U.S. Department
of Justice
Press Release
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 |
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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
Topics
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