- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Coconut Creek Today
By the People, for the People
Coconut Creek Police and Fire Rescue to Host Drug Take Back Event
The drive-thru event aims to provide a safe way for residents to dispose of unused medications.
Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:24pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The upcoming drug take back event aims to provide a safe and convenient way for residents to dispose of unused prescription medications.Coconut Creek TodayThe Coconut Creek Police Department and Coconut Creek Fire Rescue are hosting a drug take back event on April 25th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coconut Creek Community Center. Residents can conveniently drop off unwanted medications without leaving their vehicles. The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked.
Why it matters
The drug take back event is part of a nationwide effort by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to provide safe and responsible disposal options for prescription drugs, helping to prevent misuse and environmental contamination.
The details
During the drive-thru event, residents can drop off unused and expired medications. However, certain items will not be accepted, including inhalers, aerosol medications, e-cigarettes, vapes, and cartridges.
- The drug take back event will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The players
Coconut Creek Police Department
The local law enforcement agency partnering with Coconut Creek Fire Rescue to host the drug take back event.
Coconut Creek Fire Rescue
The local fire department partnering with the Coconut Creek Police Department to host the drug take back event.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
The federal agency leading the nationwide effort to provide safe and responsible disposal options for prescription drugs.
What’s next
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the drug take back event to safely dispose of any unused or expired medications.
The takeaway
The drug take back event is an important initiative to help prevent the misuse of prescription drugs and protect the environment by providing a convenient and anonymous way for residents to dispose of unwanted medications.
