San Diego County News
  • Home
  • National
  • Community
    • Central San Diego
    • North County
    • East County
    • South Bay
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
    • Art
    • Books
    • Film
    • Museum
    • Music
    • Television
    • Theater
    • Theme Parks
    • Pop Culture
  • Community Events

Select Page

Sheriff’s Office to collect unwanted meds on Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Posted by SDCN Staff | Apr 23, 2025 | Central San Diego, Community | 0

Sheriff’s Office to collect unwanted meds on Prescription Drug Take Back Day

By SDCN Staff

San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department will collect and dispose of unwanted medicines during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

The event is April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at select locations in San Diego. 

Sheriff’s deputies will be at the following locations:

Alpine Sheriff’s Station – 2751 Alpine Boulevard

Encinitas Scripps Hospital – 354 Santa Fe Drive

Fallbrook Sheriff’s Substation – 388 East Alvarado Street

Imperial Beach Sheriff’s Substation – 845 Imperial Beach Boulevard

Lakeside Sheriff’s Substation – 12365 Parkside Street

Poway Sheriff’s Station – 13100 Bowron Road

Ramona Sheriff’s Substation – Albertson’s – 1459 Main Street

Rancho San Diego Sheriff’s Station – 11486 Campo Road

San Marcos Sheriff’s Station – 182 Santar Place

Valley Center Sheriff’s Substation – 28201 N Lake Wohlford Road

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 the public can’t participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Day, they can drop off unwanted prescriptions at any Sheriff’s Station or Substation during normal business hours. 

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterTweet
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave

Share:

PreviousJeff Goldblum set to release fourth album “Still Blooming”
NextSD Unified, Rob Machado Foundation celebrate Earth Day at Sandburg Elementary

About The Author

SDCN Staff

SDCN Staff

Related Posts

NCTD to unveil new Sprinter vehicle redesign on its  anniversary

NCTD to unveil new Sprinter vehicle redesign on its anniversary

September 22, 2025

CA doctor pleads guilty to using misbranded products sold as Botox, Juvederm

CA doctor pleads guilty to using misbranded products sold as Botox, Juvederm

November 29, 2022

Man dies after assault with knife in Fallbrook

Man dies after assault with knife in Fallbrook

February 24, 2023

SANDAG celebrates opening of new Pershing Bikeway

SANDAG celebrates opening of new Pershing Bikeway

July 30, 2024

Latest News

  • Port of San Diego invests $480K in air filters for schools, homes
    Port of San Diego invests $480K in air filters for schools, homes
    Sep 26, 2026 | Clean Air, Environment
  • County warns Otay Mesa Detention Center over communicable disease reporting
    County warns Otay Mesa Detention Center over communicable disease reporting
    Sep 26, 2026 | Central San Diego, Community
  • County to conduct mosquito treatments in Coronado to reduce West Nile Virus risk
    County to conduct mosquito treatments in Coronado to reduce West Nile Virus risk
    Sep 25, 2026 | Central San Diego, Community
  • California could save millions by paying homeowners to switch to electric appliances
    California could save millions by paying homeowners to switch to electric appliances
    Sep 24, 2026 | Commentary
  • Coast Guard suspends search for missing cruise ship passenger 
    Coast Guard suspends search for missing cruise ship passenger 
    Sep 24, 2026 | National

Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress

  • Contact Us
  • About San Diego County News
  • Terms Of Service