Crime & Safety
DEA Drug Take-Back Day: Drop-Off Sites In Martinez, Nearby
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office is accepting unwanted prescription medications Saturday at several locations.
MARTINEZ, CA — The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration invite residents of Contra Costa County to participate in National Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday.
Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, residents can bring their unused or expired medications to any of the seven drop-off sites throughout the county, including in Martinez.
At the most recent Take-Back Day in April, Contra Costa County residents dropped off 872 pounds of prescription medications, a DEA spokesperson told Patch.
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What To Know
According to the sheriff's office:
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- This service is free and anonymous; no questions are asked.
- Only pills, patches and liquids sealed in their original containers are accepted.
- Needles and sharps cannot be accepted.
- Vape pens or other e-cigarette devices are only accepted after the batteries are removed from the devices.
Drop-Off Locations In Contra Costa County
- Muir Station, 1980 Muir Road, Martinez
- Lafayette Police Department, 3471 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
- Orinda Police Department, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda
- Bay Station, 5555 Giant Highway, Richmond
- Valley Station, 150 Alamo Plaza, #C, Alamo
- Delta Station, 14830 Highway 4, Discovery Bay
- Danville Police Department, 510 La Gonda Way, Danville
For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs, locations or the Take-Back event, visit: Dea.gov/takebackday.
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