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What is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day?
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was initiated by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in 2010 to address the public safety issue created by unused prescription medications, which are highly susceptible to misuse, abuse, and theft. The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to safely and securely dispose of unneeded and unwanted medications to help prevent drug misuse and overdose deaths in our communities. Learn more at www.dea.gov/takebackday
When is the next Take Back Day?
The 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, from 10am – 2pm. ODP encourages local organizations across the state to coordinate or promote Take Back Day events in their communities to help Idahoans properly dispose of unused or expired medications.
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Host a Take Back Day Event
Hosting a Take Back Day collection site event provides an opportunity for residents to properly dispose of their old and unused medications, while also raising awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse and the importance of removing unused prescriptions from the home – making your community members safer, healthier, and more informed. Organizations interested in planning an event should start by downloading, reviewing, and utilizing ODP’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Collection Site Event Planning Toolkit and Promotional Guide below.
The Toolkit provides all of the information and materials you need to successfully organize and promote a collection site event, including:
- 8 Step Take Back Day Collection Site Event Planning Guide
- DEA Protocols and Registration Form
- Promotional Templates – posters, flyers, a press release, news article, talking points, and social media guide
Additional Resources
Past Take Back Day Results
2018-2023 Idaho Trends: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
April 27, 2024 – Results from the 26th National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,607 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 4,869
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 670,136 lbs. (3000 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Statewide Law Enforcement Participation: 43 agencies
- Statewide Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 46
- Statewide Weight of Drugs Collected: 6,000 lbs. (2 Tons)
Click here for more details about the 26th National Take Back Day from the DEA
October 28, 2023 – Results from the 25th National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,383 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 4,675
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 599,897 lbs. (3000 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Statewide Law Enforcement Participation: 38 agencies
- Statewide Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 36
- Statewide Weight of Drugs Collected: 4,500 lbs. (2 Tons)
April 22, 2023 – Results from the 24th National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,497 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 4,955
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 17,300,454 lbs. (8,650 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Statewide Law Enforcement Participation: 47 agencies
- Statewide Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 52
- Statewide Weight of Drugs Collected: 6,000 lbs. (3 Tons)
Click here for more details about the 22nd National Take Back Day from the DEA
October 29, 2022 – Results from the 23rd National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,340 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 4,902
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 647,163 lbs. (372 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Statewide Law Enforcement Participation: 34 agencies
- Statewide Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 30
- Statewide Weight of Drugs Collected: 3,777 lbs. (2.3 Tons)
Click here for more details about the 22nd National Take Back Day from the DEA
April 30, 2022 – Results from the 22nd National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,427 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 5,144
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 721,093 lbs. (372 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Statewide Law Enforcement Participation: 33 agencies
- Statewide Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 36
- Statewide Weight of Drugs Collected: 4,582 lbs. (2.3 Tons)
Click here for more details about the 22nd National Take Back Day from the DEA
October 23, 2021 – Results from the 21st National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,276 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 4,982
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 744,082 lbs. (372 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Statewide Law Enforcement Participation: 28 agencies
- Statewide Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 30
- Statewide Weight of Drugs Collected: 4,668 lbs. (2.3 Tons)
Click here for more details about the 21st National Take Back Day from the DEA
April 24, 2021 – Results from the 20th National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,425 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 5,060
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 839,543 lbs. (420 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Statewide Law Enforcement Participation: 36 agencies
- Statewide Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 39
- Statewide Weight of Drugs Collected: 5,829 lbs. (2.9 Tons)
Click here for more details about the 20th National Take Back Day from the DEA
October 24, 2020 – Results for the 19th National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,153 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 4,587
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 985,392 lbs. (492.7 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Statewide Law Enforcement Participation: 39 agencies
- Statewide Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 42
- Statewide Weight of Drugs Collected: 10,526 lbs. (5.3 Tons)
Click here for more information about Take Back Day Collection Sites across Idaho.
Click here for additional details about the 19th National Take Back Day from the DEA.
April 25, 2020
Cancelled nationwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 26, 2019 – Results for the 18th National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,896 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 6,174
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 882,919 lbs. (441.5 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Statewide Law Enforcement Participation: 36 agencies
- Statewide Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 38
- Statewide Weight of Drugs Collected: 5,402 lbs. (2.7 Tons)
Click here for additional details about the 18th National Take Back Day from the DEA.
April 27, 2019 – Results for the 17th National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,969 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 6,258
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 937,443 lbs. (468.7 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Statewide Law Enforcement Participation: 41 agencies
- Statewide Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 47
- Statewide Weight of Drugs Collected: 5,674 lbs. (2.8 Tons)
Click here for additional details about the 17th National Take Back Day from the DEA.
October 27, 2018 – Results for the 16th National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,770 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 5,839
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 914,236 lbs. (457.1 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Statewide Law Enforcement Participation: 26 agencies
- Statewide Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 34
- Statewide Weight of Drugs Collected: 3,269 lbs. (1.6 Tons)
Click here for additional details about the 16th National Take Back Day from the DEA.
April 28, 2018 – Results for the 15th National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,683 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 5,842
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 949,046 lbs (474.5 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Statewide Law Enforcement Participation: 31 agencies
- Statewide Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 37
- Statewide Weight of Drugs Collected: 4,282 lbs. (2.1 Tons)
Click here for additional details about the 15th National Take Back Day from the DEA.
October 28, 2017 – Results for the 14th National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,274 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 5,321
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 912,305 lbs. (456 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Statewide Law Enforcement Participation: 30 agencies
- Statewide Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 30
- Statewide Weight of Drugs Collected: 7,452 lbs. (3.7 Tons)
- Click here for more details about the 14th National Take Back Day from the DEA
April 2017 – Results for the 13th National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,223 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 5,498
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 900,386 lbs. (450 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 30 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 36
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 3,746 lbs. (1.9 Tons)
- Click here for more details about the 13th National Take Back Day from the DEA
October 2016 – Results for the 12th National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,018 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 5,178
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 731,269 lbs. (365.6 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 25 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 28
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 3,190 lbs. (1.6 Tons)
- Click here for more details about the 12th National Take Back Day from the DEA
April 2016 – Results for the 11th National Take Back Day
- National Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,264 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 5,359
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 893,498 lbs (447 Tons)
- Idaho Results
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 22 agencies
- Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 25
- Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 3,068 lbs (1.5 Tons)
- Click here for more details about the 11th National Take Back Day from the DEA
∗If you missed your local drug take-back day and need to dispose of prescription medications, click here to find a drop box near you.