Saturday, April 29th, 2017, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the public can dispose of unwanted and unused prescription medications. There are 180 collection sites in the Pacific Northwest, operated by 153 local law enforcement agencies and other community partners. The service is free of charge, no questions asked.
The public can find a nearby collection site by visiting www.dea.gov, clicking "Got Drugs?" icon, and following the links to a database where they can enter their zip code. Or they can call 1-800-882-9539. This is an updated phone number provided by DEA-Headquarters.
Only pills and other solids, like patches, can be brought to a collection site - liquids, needles or other sharps will not be accepted. Unwanted medicine emptied at a collection site does not need to be in the original bottle. Medicines emptied are not sifted through and the boxes are sealed and then burned at an EPA-approved incinerator.