National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for April 25

Collection sites across the region will allow residents to safely dispose of unused medications.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:35am

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A minimalist neon outline of a medicine bottle or pill capsule against a dark background, highlighting the shape and energy of the health-related object without any text or other visual elements.National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides a secure way for the public to safely dispose of unused medications and prevent misuse.Lewiston Today

The Drug Enforcement Administration is organizing National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Several collection sites will be available in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley region for residents to anonymously turn in unused or expired prescription drugs to help reduce misuse and accidental exposure.

Why it matters

Prescription drug misuse and accidental exposure, especially among children, is an ongoing public health concern. Take Back Day events provide a convenient and secure way for community members to safely dispose of unused medications and prevent them from ending up in the wrong hands.

The details

The DEA's Take Back Day events are held twice a year, allowing residents to bring in tablets, capsules, and other common prescription medications for free and anonymous disposal. Needles, sharps, and illegal substances are not accepted. Collection sites in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley region include the Latah County Sheriff's Office, Lewiston Police Department, Colfax Police Department, and Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office.

  • National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set for Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The players

Drug Enforcement Administration

The federal agency organizing the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events to provide a safe and anonymous way for the public to dispose of unused medications.

Latah County Sheriff's Office

One of the regional collection sites for the Take Back Day event, with locations in Genesee, Troy, and Deary.

Lewiston Police Department

A collection site for the Take Back Day event, located at 1224 F Street in Lewiston.

Colfax Police Department

A collection site for the Take Back Day event, located at the Rosauers grocery store in Colfax.

Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office

A collection site for the Take Back Day event, located at the Waitsburg Fire Station.

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What’s next

Residents are encouraged to visit the DEA's Take Back Day website to find their nearest collection site and learn more about the event.

The takeaway

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides a vital community service by offering a safe, anonymous, and convenient way for people to dispose of unused or expired medications and prevent them from being misused or accidentally accessed, especially by children.