The Albemarle County Police Department, in partnership with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Wegmans, Crozet Family Medicine, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will have four drop-off locations for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Drug Take Back events are considered the best option to safely discard any expired and unnecessary prescription drugs before they can be misused, abused, or accidentally ingested. Unused prescription drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold. Meanwhile, flushing prescription drugs can harm aquatic life and humans, as many of these compounds can wind up in drinking water.

Any unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medications, vape pens, and e-cigarettes will be accepted. Medical sharps will be accepted at the Sentara location only. Please remove any identifying information from medication bottles.

This service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Where:
- Albemarle County Police Department (1600 5th Street, Charlottesville VA 22902)
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Patient Transport Area in Back of Hospital (500 Martha Jefferson Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911)
- Wegmans (100 Wegmans Way, Charlottesville, VA 22902)
- Crozet Family Medicine (1646 Park Ridge Drive, Crozet, VA 22932)