WQIO Ohio's Super Station
Who: KSAAT & Local Law Enforcement Agencies
What: Spring Drug Take Back Day
When: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm
Knox County, OH – Knox County residents are encouraged to participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
The Knox Substance Abuse Action Team (KSAAT), in partnership with Knox Public Health and local law enforcement agencies, are coordinating this collection day. Residents wanting to dispose of medications should prepare to dispose of medications properly by placing unwanted, expired or unused medications in a clear Ziploc bag and delivering it to any of the five drop-off locations across the county. The disposal day will also include the collection of unwanted syringes.
Drop-off locations in Knox County include:
- Knox Public Health, 11660 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon
- Mount Vernon Health Center, 202 West Vine Street, Mount Vernon
- Danville Police Department, 512 South Market Street, Danville
- Centerburg Foster’s Pharmacy, 4584 Columbus Road, Centerburg
- Fredericktown Police Department, 182 South Main Street, Fredericktown
If you are unable to attend the event on April 26, residents can request a free Deterra Drug Deactivation pouch from Knox Public Health. These pouches allow for the safe destruction of medications, liquids, and patches at home.
Additionally, there are drop-boxes located throughout Knox County for year-round disposal. These locations include; the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Fredericktown Police Department, Danville Police Department and the Mount Vernon Police Department. Do not put liquids, inhalers, sharps or illegal substances in the drop boxes.
We are all a part of the solution.
To learn more about KSAAT or to get involved, visit ksaat.org or email ksaat2011@gmail.com.