This year, the Fairfax Prevention Coalition continued its support of National Drug Take Back Days, working with Fairfax County Police Department stations and the Drug Enforcement Administration to promote safe medication disposal across the county on two Take Back Days in October 2025 and April 2026.
FPC helped share outreach materials, promote collection sites, recruit volunteers, and encourage coalition members and partners to spread the word.
Across the two Drug Take Back Day events, Fairfax County community members safely disposed of more than 1,800 pounds of expired or unused medications.
Safe medication disposal is an important prevention strategy. Removing unused medications from homes helps reduce the risk of misuse, accidental poisoning, and unsafe access to prescription drugs.
Join the next National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026 – more information to come!
