A Dose of Safety: National Drug Take Back Day

Fairfax County, VA – National Drug Take Back Day helps prevent prescription drug misuse, accidental poisoning, and environmental harm by offering a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host medication drop-off sites across the county.

Why Participate?

• Reduce Risk at Home:
  Old medications can lead to accidental poisoning, misuse, and addiction—especially opioid painkillers.
• Protect the Environment:
  Medications thrown away or flushed can pollute our waterways. Drop-off ensures safe, eco-friendly disposal.
• Help Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse:
  Most misused prescription drugs are obtained from family or friends. Drug Take Back Day is a simple way to keep drugs out of the wrong hands.

Drop-Off Locations (10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on April 26)

You can bring your medications to any of the following locations across Fairfax County:

• Fair Oaks District Station
  12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA 22033
• Franconia District Station
  6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
• Mason District Station
  6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
• McLean District Police Station
  1437 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101
• Mount Vernon District Station
  2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306
• Reston Hospital Center
  1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston, VA 20190
  Outside Pavilion 1, across from Parking Garage B
• Sully District Station
  4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA 20151
• West Springfield District Police Station
  6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152

How to Prepare

• Check your cabinets for expired or unused medications.
• Remove personal info from prescription labels or packaging.
• Bring pills, tablets, capsules, or patches—but no needles, syringes, or aerosols.

Can’t make it on April 26? Fairfax County offers year-round drug disposal in the lobby of each police district station.

Let’s Work Together

By participating in Drug Take Back Day, you’re making your home safer, supporting public health, and helping protect our environment.

For more information, visit: http://www.DEATakeBack.com.

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