National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Oct. 24
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PITTSBURG, KS — On Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Pittsburg Police Department will be a hosting site location for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The DEA, along with other law enforcement partners, will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of [prescription medication.
For 16 years, the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped Americans safely dispose of unneeded medications - those that are old, unwanted, or expired - to prevent drug misuse and abuse.
The Pittsburg Police Department is proud to once again host as a collection site as part of Take Back Day, offering free and anonymous dispose of unneeded medications joining nearly 4,500 drop-off locations nationwide.
Anyone wishing to dispose of unwanted prescription medication is encourages to bring them to the Pittsburg Police Department, located at 201 N. Pine St., Pittsburg, Kansas or alternative drop off locations.
Alternative Drop-off Locations:
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. 915 E. Country Road, Columbus, KS.
Quapaw Nation Museum. 905 Whitebird St., Quapaw, OK.
Commerce City Hall. 618 Commerce Avenue, Commerce, OK.
Nevada Police Department. 120 South Ash Street, Nevada, MO.
Newton County Sheriffs Office. 208 W. Coler St., Neosho, MO.
Coffeyville Police Department. 1206 West 11th Street, Coffeyville, KS.
Iola Police Department. 2 West Jackson Avenue, Iola, KS.
Monett Police Department. 1901 E Cleveland Ave, Monett, MO.
This service is free of charge and individuals can remain anonymous. For more information about this service, or other hosting site locations, please visit the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's website at DEATakeBack.com.
*Please keep sharps, needles, injectors and aerosol containers (inhalers) separate from other prescription medications. Due to their nature, these items will need to be disposed of separately.
