Dispose of Your Expired, Unused, and Unwanted Medications During National Drug Take Back Day10/23/2026If you have expired, unwanted, or unused medications, you can safely dispose of them during the National Drug Take Back Day . It’s an initiative from the Drug Enforcement Administration to prevent prescription drug misuse and to protect the environment. It’s free and anonymous with no questions asked. National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at collection sites nationwide. Click here to find a collection site near you.