Gaithersburg Police Host Prescription Drug Take‐Back Day October 24

Saturday, October 24, 2026

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Police Department will give residents an opportunity to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your unused medications for disposal to the Police Station between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. No liquids or syringes will be accepted. The service is free, anonymous, and there will be no questions asked.

The Drug Take-Back initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash-both pose potential safety and health hazards to our water supply.

Do you or someone you know suffer from substance use disorder? The City encourages residents to reach out for assistance. Download our Mental Health Resources flyer here (English & Español).