ISP Partner with DEA for 2026 Drug Take Back Day
The free, anonymous collection will accept pills, liquids and some vaping products to help reduce misuse and theft, officials said.
- Indiana State Police is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back initiative, providing residents a safe way to dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted medications.
- Removing unneeded medications from homes helps prevent prescription drug misuse, abuse, and theft; officials note that improper disposal through flushing or trash creates environmental and safety hazards.
- Collections at Lafayette and Putnamville occur Friday, October 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., while most other Indiana State Police posts operate Saturday, October 24, during the same hours.
- Accepted items include prescription medications in liquid and pill form, plus vape pens and cartridges without batteries; needles and sharp objects will not be accepted for disposal.
- Collected medications will be disposed of properly to prevent diversion for misuse and reduce environmental risks. The service remains free and anonymous with no questions asked.
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Indiana State Police, DEA to Host Drug Take-Back Event
STATEWIDE – The Indiana State Police will partner with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Saturday, October 24, to give residents an opportunity to safely dispose of expired, unused and unwanted medications as part of the nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back initiative. The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
ISP Versailles Hosts Drug Take Back Day
(Versailles, IN) – The Indiana State Police Versailles Post will partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) this Saturday, October 24 for Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The goal of the initiative is to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through the proper disposal of prescription drugs. Unwanted, unused or expired meds can be dropped off at the Versailles Post between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday. This program is for liquid and pill medications. Vaping pens without batteries and vaping cartridges will also be taken. Needles, new or used, will not be accepted for disposal. This is a free and anonymous service with no questions asked.
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