40 Years-40 Stories of InnerAct Alliance | Story #25: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25

 

40 Years-40 Stories of InnerAct Alliance | Story #25: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - April 25, 2026

For 40 years, InnerAct Alliance has been committed to preventing harm and promoting health in our community. One crucial way we do this is by partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local law enforcement for the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10am to 2pm.

StandUP Polk and local law enforcement agencies are proud to join the Drug Enforcement Administration and its national and community partners for the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday.

Why This Matters

Medicine stored in home cabinets is highly susceptible to abuse. Discarding medication by flushing or throwing it in the trash also creates potential health and safety hazards. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse.

What You Can Bring

*Human and Pet prescription medications
*Over-the-Counter medications
*Medications in liquid and solid form
*Vaping pens & e-cigarette devices (remove batteries)
*Please place medication in a clear, air-tight plastic bag

Drop-Off Locations on Saturday, April 25

*Bartow Police Dept. - 450 N. Broadway Ave.
*Davenport Police Dept. - 16 W. Bay St.
*Haines City Police Dept. - 35400 Highway 27
*Lakeland Police Dept. - 219 N. Massachusetts Ave.
*Lake Alfred Police Dept. - 190 N. Seminole Ave.
*Lake Hamilton Police Dept. - 100 Smith Ave.
*Lake Wales Police Dept. - 133 E. Tillman Ave.
*Winter Haven Police Dept. - 125 N. Lake Silver Dr. NW

Year-Round Drop Sites

Permanents drop sites (solid medications only) available at police department locations in: Auburndale, Haines City, Lake Alfred, Lake Hamilton, Lakeland, and Winter Haven.

Our Impact

Previous medication collections held in Polk County since 2010 have resulted in well over 29,000 pounds of recovered pharmaceuticals safely disposed of vis incineration!

Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet & Turn in Unwanted Medication on April 25

Together, we can keep our community safe and preventing substance abuse before it begins!

For More Info, please contact

Angie Ellison @ IAA
(863) 802-0777

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