The upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for April 26, 2025. This event provides an opportunity for individuals to safely dispose of unneeded over-the-counter, prescription, and pet medications. The initiative aims to prevent medication misuse, reduce the risk of addiction or drug toxicity, and protect local water supplies from contamination.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations across Travis County. Participants can drop off their medications anonymously and free of charge at any convenient location. However, it is important to note that needles and syringes will not be accepted during this event.
The designated drop-off sites include:
- Constable Precinct 1: 4717 Heflin Ln Ste 127, Austin, TX 78721
- Constable Precinct 2: 10409 Burnet Rd Ste 150, Austin, TX 78758
- Constable Precinct 3: 8656 B West Highway 71 Ste 132, Austin, TX 78735
- Constable Precinct 4: 4011 McKinney Falls Pkwy Ste 1100, Austin, TX 78744
- Constable Precinct 5: 1003 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78701
Permanent drop-off kiosks are available year-round at each of these precincts for those unable to attend the event on April's date.
For additional information or inquiries about the event or sustainability efforts in Travis County, contact the Sustainability Team by phone at (737)710-8236 or via email at conserve@traviscountytx.gov.