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Springfield to host National Drug Take Back Day event April 26 for old and unwanted medications

By Trent R. Nelson Apr 15, 2025 | 10:48 AM

Springfield will be hosting a drug Take Back Day on April 26 to help safely dispose of old and unwanted meds.

On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country.

The DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. You can drop your old and unwanted medication at Public Health at 2833 South Grand Avenue.

Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container.

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