U.S. Attorney Moore Capito Encourages Participation in DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - United States Attorney Moore Capito is encouraging West Virginians to take advantage of the Drug Enforcement Administration's latest National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

From 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., more than three dozen collection sites throughout the Southern District of West Virginia will accept old, unwanted, and expired prescription medications for free and anonymous disposal. Collection site locations are available at www.DEATakeBack.comLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link..

"Unused prescription drugs don't just sit in a cabinet - they become a gateway to abuse, addiction, and tragedy," Capito said. "Taking a few minutes to dispose of them properly is one of the simplest, most effective steps we can take to protect our families, safeguard our communities, and save lives."

Law enforcement and other collection site partners will accept tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage. Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs.

Saturday, April 25, 2026, is the 30th DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This event has removed more than 20.4 million pounds (10,200 tons) of medication from circulation since its inception.

More information is available at https://www.DEATakeBack.comLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link..

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia.

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