Crime & Safety

Saturday is Drug-Take Back Day

Drop off your expired, used, or unwanted prescription drugs near Oakton.

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, and several Fairfax County locations will serve as drop-off points.

The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at several locations, including these locations near Oakton

FAIRFAX CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FAIRFAX CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
FRONT LOBBY 3730 OLD LEE HIGHWAY FAIRFAX VA, 22030 Map VIRGINIA STATE POLICE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE DIVISION VII HQS
POC: LT STEVE HAWKINS 4977 ALLIANCE DRIVE FAIRFAX VA, 22030 Map

Use the DEA’s search tool to find your closest drop-off point.

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The event is meant to help residents dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs, according to the DEA.

Since 2010, law enforcement officials and the DEA have taken in more than 2 million pounds of expired prescription drugs, according to a press release from the administration.

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