Prescription Drug Take Back Day Sites in Aroostook County

This Saturday, Oct. 28th you have the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding your home of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is partnering with local law enforcement, community and tribal groups in their bi-annual Take Back Day.

Between 10 and 2 Saturday, you can take pills and other solid forms of medication to any number of local collection points. (The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps.)

“Disposing of leftover painkillers or other addictive medicines in the house is one of the best ways to prevent a member of your family from becoming a victim of the opioid epidemic,” said DEA Acting Administrator Robert W. Patterson. “More people start down the path of addiction through the misuse of opioid prescription drugs than any other substance.”  

Last April, the public turned in 450 tons of prescription drugs at nearly 5,500 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,200 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Here are the local police agencies participating in the Take Back Day:

You can find other collection sites at www.DEATakeBack.com