Drug Take Back program (Photo – Health.mil).
The Pasadena Police Department (PPD), in partnership with local nonprofit Day One, will host the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Pasadena Police Department Headquarters, located at 207 N. Garfield Ave. in Pasadena.
By News Desk
This free, community-focused event provides Pasadena residents with a safe, convenient, and environmentally responsible way to dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted medications—both prescription and over-the-counter.
“Take Back Day is more than just a cleanup effort—it’s a proactive step toward public safety and environmental stewardship,” said Sergeant Jonathan Bucholz of the Pasadena Police Department. “We encourage everyone to check their medicine cabinets and bring any medications they no longer need.”
Accepted items include:
- Prescription medications (pills and tablets)
- Over-the-counter medications
- Vitamins and supplements
Please note: Needles, sharps, and liquid medications will not be accepted.
By participating in Take Back Day, residents help prevent drug misuse and protect local waterways from contamination caused by improper disposal methods, such as flushing medications down the toilet.
For more information about the national initiative and to find additional drop-off locations, visit dea.gov/takebackday.
To contact a local representative, email Sergeant Jonathan Bucholz at jbuchholz@cityofpasadena.net.
Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 25, 2025 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Location Pasadena Police Department Headquarters 207 N. Garfield Ave.,Pasadena
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