The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the 6th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 27, with five drop-off points for the public. It’s all part of a national effort to help residents dispose of unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs.
The Sheriff’s Office’s drop-off sites will be located at the agency’s district offices in DeLand, Deltona, DeBary, Holly Hill and New Smyrna Beach. They sites will open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The drop-off sites will be at the following locations:
- 1706 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand
- 1691 Providence Blvd., Deltona
- 94 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary
- 999 3rd Street, Holly Hill
- 101 E. Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach
Saturday’s program is part of a national Prescription Drug Take-Back Day being coordinated across the country in response to studies that show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet. The take-back days help combat the problem by providing a safe, convenient, and responsible means for the public to voluntarily dispose of unwanted prescription drugs while also educating residents about the potential for abuse of these medications.
More than 2 million pounds of unwanted prescription drugs have been removed from circulation during the first five national drug take-back days coordinated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
