Drug Take-Back Day

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City of Alexandria

Both Alexandria and Fairfax County as hosting events this Saturday for residents to dispose of unused medications.

Drug take back day provides residents with an opportunity to safely dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications, including those prescribed by veterinarians.

The next Drug Take Back Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the following sites:

• Alexandria Police Department Headquarters (3600 Wheeler Ave.)
• Fire Station 210 (5255 Eisenhower Ave.)
• Goodwin House Alexandria (4800 Fillmore Ave.)
• The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray (2204 Mt. Vernon Ave.)
• Woodbine Rehabilitation & Health Center (2729 King St.)
• Franconia District Station (6121 Franconia Rd.)
• Mount Vernon District Station (2511 Parkers Lane)

Can't make it to Drug Take Back Day?

Alexandria residents can dispose of medication year-round at one of the City's permanent medication drop boxes. Needles are not accepted during the take back event or in the permanent medication drop boxes. Dispose of needles and syringes in a separate designated permanent drop box. 

In Fairfax County, residents can bring leftover medications to any Fairfax County Police Station.