Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Drop off unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, October 24th.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office will collect and dispose of these medicines during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The event is on Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sheriff’s Deputies will be at the following locations:
Alpine Sheriff's Station - 2751 Alpine Boulevard
Encinitas Scripps Hospital - 354 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas
Fallbrook Sheriff's Substation - 388 East Alvarado Street, Fallbrook
Imperial Beach Sheriff’s Substation - 845 Imperial Beach Boulevard, Imperial Beach
Lakeside Sheriff's Substation - 12365 Parkside Street, Lakeside
Ramona Sheriff's Substation (Albertson's) - 1459 Main Street, Ramona
Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station - 11486 Campo Road, Spring Valley
San Marcos Sheriff’s Station - 182 Santar Place, San Marcos
To find a Take Back location near you, click here.
This service is free and anonymous. No sharps or needles accepted.
Unwanted or expired prescription drugs can be dangerous to the community by falling into the wrong hands.
If you can't participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Day, you can always drop off unwanted prescriptions at any Sheriff's Station or Substation during normal business hours.
For more information, click here.
San Diego County Sheriff | October 16, 2026
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