Dilworth Hosts Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Annual event aims to safely dispose of unwanted medications

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:46pm

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A minimalist design in the style of Keith Haring where a medicine bottle is defined entirely by glowing, vibrant neon lines against a deep, dark background, emphasizing the shape and energy of safely disposing of prescription drugs.The annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day event aims to safely remove unused medications from homes and prevent potential misuse.Dilworth Today

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting its 30th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25. Locally, the event will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Dilworth Police Department in Minnesota.

Why it matters

Prescription drug misuse and abuse remain major public health and safety issues. Take Back Day provides a convenient and anonymous way for residents to safely dispose of unused or expired medications, preventing them from being diverted or misused.

The details

Since the inception of Take Back Day, locations across the local five-state Field Division, including the states of North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota, have secured more than 706 thousand pounds of unwanted medications, according to Dustin Gillespie, DEA Omaha Field Division Special Agent in Charge.

  • The event will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The players

Dustin Gillespie

DEA Omaha Field Division Special Agent in Charge.

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What’s next

Residents are encouraged to bring any unused or expired prescription drugs to the Dilworth Police Department during the designated Take Back Day hours for safe and anonymous disposal.

The takeaway

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides a vital opportunity for communities to address the opioid crisis and prevent prescription drug misuse by removing unwanted medications from homes.