10/24/2026
Today, October 24, is the 31st DEA National Take Back Day! Carroll County Sheriff's Department will be available on the Carrollton Square from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026, to help safely dispose of over-the-counter medications, pet medications, and prescription medications in pill form, liquids, patches, and creams.
Now's the time to clean out your medication cabinet and protect your family, your community, and the environment by responsibly disposing of unused and expired medications.
In April 2026, during the 30th National Take Back Day, 4,306 law enforcement agencies participated giving individuals 4,417 collection sites to choose from. The total weight collected was 642,410 pounds (321 tons) bringing the all-time total weight to 21,034,225 pounds (10,517 tons).
You can also find a location near you at dea.gov/
You don't always have to wait for National Take Back Day to safely dispose of prescription drugs! The Carroll County Mental Health Task Force has provided Hometown Pharmacy and Jodi's Family Pharmacy with medication safety locking bags, which include drug deactivation and disposal kits. These are free and available to the community at any time of the year.