DEA National Drug Take Back Day is October 25, 2025

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Turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal.

Saturday, October 25th is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and the Linn County Sheriff’s Office will have several drop-off sites set up around the county. These sites can be used to dispose of any unwanted, unused, or expired medications in your home.

Accepted: Any type of prescription or over-the-counter medications are acceptable collections. Make sure lids are on tightly if they are liquid.

Not Accepted: Intravenous solutions, injectables, syringes, medical waste and any type of needles are not accepted.

inn County Collection Sites on Saturday, October 25:

Halsey City Hall – 1:00-2:00 pm (100 Halsey St)

Harrisburg City Hall – 2:30-3:30 pm (120 Smith St)

Mill City, City Hall – 9:00 – 10:00 am (444 S.1st Ave)

Scio Fire Hall – 10:30-11:30 am (38975 SW 6th Ave)

For more information about Drug Take Back Day, contact the Linn County Sheriff’s Office at 541-967-3950 or visit DEA Take-Back Day.