April 21, 2025
On Saturday, April 26, El Paso County Public Health’s (EPCPH) Fountain Valley Communities That Care (FV-CTC) is partnering with Widefield Parks and Recreation, Security Public Library and Fountain Library to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Drug Take Back Day, which provides residents with the opportunity to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. Stop by the Widefield Parks and Recreation/ Security Library and the Fountain Library between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The simple step of clearing out expired and unused prescription medications helps make our homes safer, aids in preventing drug addiction, and can help save lives.
Preparing for Drug Take Back Day, April 2025
If you’re planning on participating in DEA Drug Take Back Day on April 22, consider the following tips to help you prepare:
- Gather your unused or expired prescription drugs
- Allowed: All unused and expired over-the-counter and prescription medications (solid or liquid) in consumer containers. Vape products (battery MUST be removed).
- Not Allowed: Intravenous solutions, injectables, and syringes will not be accepted due to blood-borne pathogens. Marijuana and illicit substances such as methamphetamines are not a part of this initiative and should not be placed in collection containers.
- Follow the instructions at the collection site. Upon arrival, follow the staff and volunteers’ instructions. They will guide you on how to deposit your prescription drugs in designated containers safely.
- Safely transport prescription drugs: Remember to put all medications in a sealed plastic bag or leave prescription medication in their existing containers and tightly sealed.
Can’t make it to Drug Take Back Day? Click here to locate an authorized collector in your area.