COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, where people all across the country can dispose of their unwanted prescription medications at drop-off locations.
Held by the Drug Enforcement Administration, National Drug Take Back Day is held twice a year. Collection areas will be open to help community members dispose of their unwanted medication in a safe way, while preventing the misuse and addiction of prescription drugs.
Several agencies and organizations are holding drop off spots across central Ohio from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The collection areas are free and anonymous. The last National Drug Take Back Day was held in October, when there were 4,644 total collection sites, with 629,953 pounds collected, according to the DEA website.
All prescription medications will be accepted including liquids, as long as they are sealed in the original containers. Sharps or needles will not be accepted at drop-off locations.
Below is a list of drop-off locations across Franklin County. To search for a drop-off near you, visit the DEA’s website.
Franklin county collection sites
- Columbus Public Health: 240 Parsons Ave.
- Kroger: 1375 Chambers Rd.
- Bexley Police Department: 559 N. Cassingham Rd.
- Columbus Division of Fire: 3639 Parsons Ave.
- Worthington Division of Police: 6555 Worthington Galena Rd.
- Sharon Township Police Department: 95 E. Wilson Bridge Rd.
- Upper Arlington Fire Station: 3861 Reed Rd.
- Kroger: 300 S. Hamilton Rd.
- Hilliard Division of Police: 5171 Northwest Pkwy
- Kroger: 4656 Cemetery Rd.
- Kroger: 5965 Hoover Rd.
- Jackson Township Fire Station: 3650 Hoover Rd.
- Perry Township Police Department: 7125 Sawmill Rd.
- New Albany Police Department: 9500 Johnstown Rd.
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, help is available.
