Weld County Hosts Prescription Drug Take Back Events

Multiple agencies offer safe disposal options for expired or unused medications.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:33am

A glowing neon outline of a medicine bottle, with its shape and contours defined by vibrant, pulsing lines against a dark background, conceptually representing the safe disposal of prescription drugs.Weld County's prescription drug take-back events offer a safe, anonymous way for residents to properly dispose of unused medications.Greeley Today

Residents in Weld County, Colorado will have the opportunity to safely dispose of old prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back events on Saturday, April 25. The events, hosted by various local law enforcement and community agencies, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at locations throughout the county, including the Greeley Police Department, Windsor Police Department, and several other municipal sites.

Why it matters

Properly disposing of unused or expired prescription drugs is important to prevent accidental poisonings, drug misuse, and environmental contamination. These take-back events provide a convenient and anonymous way for community members to get rid of medications they no longer need in a safe manner.

The details

The Weld County events are part of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a biannual initiative organized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. During the events, residents can anonymously drop off prescription medications at designated collection sites, where the drugs will be safely transported and destroyed.

  • The Weld County prescription drug take-back events will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The players

Greeley Police Department

A law enforcement agency in Greeley, Colorado that is hosting one of the prescription drug take-back event locations.

Windsor Police Department

A law enforcement agency in Windsor, Colorado that is hosting one of the prescription drug take-back event locations.

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What’s next

Residents are encouraged to check the list of participating locations and drop off any unused or expired prescription medications during the designated take-back hours on April 25.

The takeaway

These prescription drug take-back events provide a safe, convenient, and anonymous way for Weld County residents to properly dispose of medications they no longer need, helping to prevent drug misuse and environmental contamination.