Irvine Police Department Press Release

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
irvinepd.org

09/24/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Public Information Office
949-724-7000
pio@cityofirvine.org

DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 26

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free service, which allows the public to anonymously discard prescription medications, addresses a vital public safety and public health issue.

The collection sites are:

Irvine Police Department
1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine

Hoag Health Center
16105 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine

IPD urges resident to bring expired or unneeded prescription drugs to the collection sites to eliminate the potential for misuse, abuse, or accidental poisoning. Improper disposal of unused or expired medications, such as flushing them down a toilet or throwing them in the trash, can be hazardous to public safety, public health, and the environment. 

Additional information is available at dea.gov.