Clean It Out, Clear the Risk: 30th Annual National Drug Take Back Day

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Fairfax County, VA – National Drug Take Back Day plays an important role in reducing prescription drug misuse, preventing accidental poisoning, and protecting the environment by providing a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications. Tomorrow, Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host multiple medication drop-off locations throughout the county.

Why Participate?

Reduce Risk at Home: Unused or expired medications can lead to accidental poisoning, misuse, and addiction, especially opioid painkillers.

Protect the Environment: Improper disposal, such as flushing or throwing medications away, can pollute local waterways.

Help Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse: Many misused prescription drugs are obtained from family or friends. Safe disposal helps keep them out of the wrong hands.

Medication Drop-Off Guidelines

Bring unused or expired medications for safe disposal.

Accepted Items: Prescription and non-prescription pills, prescription ointments, medications for pets, e-cigarettes and vaping devices (with batteries removed), and small liquid packs or pods for vaping devices.

Not Accepted: Illegal drugs, needles, pressurized canisters (inhalers/aerosol cans), large quantities of liquids, and non-prescription ointments or lotions.

Drop-Off Locations (10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on April 25)

Residents can safely dispose of medications at any of the following locations:

  • Dominion Hospital
    2960 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Falls Church, VA 22044
  • Fair Oaks District Police Station
    12300 Route 50, Fairfax, VA 22033
  • Franconia District Police Station
    7170 Silver Lake Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22315
  • Mount Vernon District Police Station
    2511 Parkers Ln, Alexandria, VA 22306
  • Reston District Police Station
    1801 Cameron Glen Dr, Reston, VA 20190
  • Sully District Police Station
    4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151
  • Town of Vienna Police Department
    215 Center St South, Vienna, VA 22180
  • Tysons Emergency
    8240 Leesburg Pike Service Rd, Tysons Corner, VA 22182
  • West Springfield District Police Station (Drive-Through Location)
    6140 Rolling Rd, 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 25? Fairfax County offers year-round prescription 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.

Interested in joining our team? Visit our website to learn more about joining FCPD.

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