Volusia County sites to hold Drug Take Back Day event

Last October, Volusia County collected 463 pounds of medicine from Take Back Day and at the VSO drop boxes.

  • By Observer staff
  • | 9:00 a.m. April 22, 2023
Since the DEA began its national Take Back Day in 2010, this program has removed nearly 17 million pounds of unneeded medications across the country. Courtesy photo
Since the DEA began its national Take Back Day in 2010, this program has removed nearly 17 million pounds of unneeded medications across the country. Courtesy photo
  • Ormond Beach Observer
  • Share

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 2023 will take place Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Want to participate? Gather unused, unwanted or expired medications from your home and bring them to any of the Volusia Sheriff’s Office district locations:

  •   District 2: 1706 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand;
  •  District 3 North: 1435 U.S. 1, Suite D-3, Ormond Beach;
  •  District 4: 1691 Providence Blvd., Deltona;
  •  District 6: 79 S. Charles Beall Blvd., DeBary;

Each of the above VSO district offices also has a locked, steel mailbox-style disposal receptacle for people to safely get rid of these medications anytime during regular business hours, all year long.

Volusia residents may also call a deputy to pick up the medications. Call the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number (386) 248-1777 to request a pickup.

Since the DEA began its national Take Back Day in 2010, this program has removed nearly 17 million pounds of unneeded medications across the country.

Last October, Volusia County collected 463 pounds of medicine from Take Back Day and at the VSO drop boxes. In May 2022, 500 pounds of medicine from Take Back Day and the drop boxes were collected. 

The Ormond Beach Police Department is also participating in Drug Take Back Day. Medicines will be received in the lobby of the police department.

 

Latest News

  • October 12, 2024
Local Volusia County officials meet with Florida Power & Light CEO on restoring residents' power in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton
  • October 11, 2024
Flagler County lifts evacuation order, officials still urge caution
  • October 11, 2024
Republican voter registration edge expands in Florida
  • October 11, 2024
Daytona Beach International Airport reopens after Hurricane Milton
×

Your free article limit has been reached this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited digital access to our award-winning local news.