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U.S. Attorney's Office And DEA Encourage Nevadans To Take Part In National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Nevada

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held on Saturday, April 27, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada and Assistant Special Agent in Charge Daniel W. Neill for the DEA Las Vegas office.

“Prevention starts at home. Cleaning out the family medicine cabinet could save a life,” said U.S. Attorney Trutanich. “I encourage Nevadans to be responsible citizens and safely dispose of unwanted, unused, and expired prescription medications at a collection site on Take Back Day before the pills end up lost, stolen or misused.”

“This is an excellent opportunity for all Nevadans to empty out their medicine cabinets to prevent misuse,” said Assistant Special Agent in Charge Neill.

On April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., partner law enforcement agencies will collect prescription medications at more than 30 collection sites throughout Nevada. The public can find a nearby collection site at www.DEATakeBack.com or by calling 1-800-882-9539. DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last October, Americans turned in 457 tons (914,236 pounds) of prescription drugs at more than 5,800 sites operated by the DEA and almost 4,800 of its local and tribal law enforcement partners. Overall, the DEA and its partners have taken in almost 11 million pounds (nearly 5,500 tons) of pills at past Take Back Days.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. For more information about the safe disposal of prescription drugs or about the April 27 Take Back Day event, go to www.DEATakeBack.com.

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Collection Sites

Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Collection Site

Address

City

Lander County Sheriff Department

#2 State Route 305

Battle Mountain

Food Maxx Parking Lot

3325 Hwy 50 East

Carson City

Smith’s Food & Drug Front of Store

599 E. Williams St.

Carson City

Save Mart Front of Store

3620 North Carson St.

Carson City

Save Mart Front of Store

4348 South Carson St.

Carson City

Walmart Parking Lot

3770 Hwy 395

Carson City

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Dayton Substation

801 Overland Loop

Dayton

Fallon Tribal Health Clinic Parking Lot

1001 Rio Vista Dr.

Fallon

CVS Pharmacy Parking Lot

461 W. Williams Ave.

Fallon

Walgreens Pharmacy Parking Lot

2020 Reno Hwy.

Fallon

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Fernley Substation

555 E. Main St.

Fernley

Walgreens Parking Lot

1342 U.S. Hwy 395

Gardnerville

Tillman Substation Parking Lot

1281 Kimmerling Rd.

Gardnerville

Henderson Police Department,

West Police Station

300 S. Greenvalley Pkwy.

Henderson

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, South East Area Command

3675 E. Harmon Ave.

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Downtown Area Command

621 N. 9th St.

Las Vegas

Smith’s Pharmacy Parking Lot

8555 W. Sahara Ave.

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Enterprise Area Command Parking Lot

6975 W. Windmill

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Northwest Area Command

9850 W. Cheyenne

Las Vegas

Summerlin’s Farmer’s Market

1980 Festival Plaza

Las Vegas

Pershing County Sheriff’s Office

395 9th St.

Lovelock

Walmart Parking Lot

1807 W. Craig Rd.

North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas Police Department, Northwest Area Command Station

3755 W. Washburn Rd.

North Las Vegas

CVS

3360 S. McCarran Blvd.

Reno

Smith’s Food and Drug

750 S. Meadows Pkwy.

Reno

Smith’s Food and Drug Center Front Entrance

175 Lemmon Dr.

Reno

Save Mart

4995 Kietzke Lane

Reno

Raley’s Market & Pharmacy Inside Entrance

18144 Wedge Pkwy.

Reno

Walmart Front Entrance

5260 W. 7th St.

Reno

Smith’s Food and Drug Front Entrance

1255 Baring Blvd.

Sparks

East Fire Station #4 Inside Station

1476 Albite Rd.

Wellington

Ridley’s Market Parking Lot

1125 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

Winnemucca

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office

911 Harvey

Yerington

Yerington Police Department Parking Lot

30 Nevin Way

Yerington

Safeway Store Parking Lot

212 Elks Point Rd.

Zephyr Cove

 

Updated April 24, 2019

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