San Joaquin County residents will have a safe and simple way to clear out old, expired, or unwanted medications this Saturday.
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., San Joaquin County Public Health Services, the San Joaquin County Opioid Safety Coalition, local law enforcement, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will team up for the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event gives residents a free, anonymous, and environmentally responsible way to dispose of unwanted prescription medications before they can be misused or accidentally taken.
For many families, unused medications sit forgotten in bathroom cabinets, kitchen drawers, or bedside tables. But those leftover pills, patches, and capsules can pose a serious risk, especially to children, teens, visitors, and others who may access them unintentionally. Public health officials note that many misused prescription drugs come from family and friends, often from home medicine cabinets…