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Drug Take Back Day

Title:Drug Take Back Day
Date & Time:Sat Oct 23, 2021 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Details:Drug Take Back Day
Drug Take Back Day
Have unwanted and expired prescription medications? Dispose of them safely on Drug Take Back Day to prevent pill abuse and theft.

As part of the DEA's national Drug Take Back Day, the Alexandria Police Department, Alexandria Sheriff’s Office, and Alexandria Health Department, with cooperation from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria, are staffing multiple drop off sites.

Drop off unused or expired medications at a designated location on October 23 or year-round at a permanent drop box location. Face coverings must be worn in indoor public settings and outdoor public locations where physical distancing requirements cannot be maintained. Please maintain 6 feet of physical distance from others.


Drug Take Back Day Drop-Off Locations on October 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m./No needles accepted at these sites:

Alexandria Police Headquarters
3600 Wheeler Ave.

First Baptist Church
2932 King St.

Alexandria Fire Station 210
5255 Eisenhower Ave.

The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray
2204 Mount Vernon Ave.



Can’t make it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medications year-round at one of these permanent drug drop box locations:

The Neighborhood Pharmacy
2204 Mount Vernon Ave.
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Alexandria Police Headquarters
3600 Wheeler Ave.
Just inside the entrance
Available 24/7

Inova Alexandria Hospital
4320 Seminary Rd.
Visitor’s Lobby
Next to the cashier’s window
Daily: 1 - 5 p.m.
NEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION!


To learn about ways to dispose of medications safely at home, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids


Links:
Fees:Free
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:APDCalendar, Criminal Justice, Eco-City, Fire Department, Health, Public Safety


For event details visit https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/?38006
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