The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10am to 2pm, offering residents an opportunity to safely dispose of unused or expired medications.
The initiative, organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is intended to help prevent prescription drug misuse and promote safe medication disposal.
MCPD has announced nine collection locations throughout Montgomery County:
- 1st District Police Station: 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg
- 2nd District Police Station: 4823 Rugby Avenue, Bethesda
- Friendship Heights Village Center: 4433 South Park Avenue, Bethesda
- 3rd District Police Station: 1002 Milestone Drive, Silver Spring
- Former 4th District Police Station: 2300 Randolph Road, Silver Spring
- Leisure World: 3305 North Leisure World Boulevard, Silver Spring
- 5th District Police Station: 20000 Aircraft Drive, Germantown
- North Creek Community Center: 20125 Arrowhead Road, Montgomery Village
- 6th District Police Station: 222 Paramount Park Drive, Gaithersburg
Residents are encouraged to use the collection sites to safely dispose of medications they no longer need.
Your medicine cabinet called—it’s time for a cleanout. 💊
Safely dispose of unused or expired medications on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at a collection site listed above.
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— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) October 19, 2026
