Yellowstone County Drug Take Back Day Set for April 25

If you have a drawer or cabinet full of old prescriptions, you’re not alone. This weekend is a chance to clear them out safely and do something good for your household and community.

How to Safely Dispose of Old Medications

The Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s a free, anonymous event where you can drop off unwanted or expired medications with no questions asked.

Here in Yellowstone County, you can head to the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office to safely dispose of what you no longer need.

Why Safe Disposal Protects Your Home and Family

It’s easy to forget what’s in your medicine cabinet. But unused prescriptions can pose real risks, especially for kids, teens, or pets who might get into them accidentally.

Take Back Day reduces those risks by getting medications out of your home before they can be misused or cause harm. It’s a small step that can make a big difference.

Accepted and Restricted Items for Drop-Off

Before you head out, know what’s accepted. You can bring tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid prescription medications.

Liquids like cough syrup, syringes, sharps, and illegal substances are not accepted at these drop-off sites. If you have those, you’ll need other disposal options.

Montana’s Take Back Success Stories

Last October, people across Montana turned in more than 1,100 pounds of medications during Take Back Day. Nationwide, the program has collected over 20 million pounds since 2010.

How Easy It Is to Participate

You don’t need to sort, count, or explain anything. Just gather what you have, drive up, and drop it off. It’s fast, easy, and helps keep your home safer.

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If you’ve been meaning to clean out that medicine cabinet, this is your moment.

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