Name: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Start: 2026-10-24T10:00:00
End: 2026-10-24T14:00:00

Graphic promoting DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24, encouraging the safe disposal of unused medications to help prevent misuse and protect waterways. Text reads, “October 24th is DEA National Rx Takeback” and “Think Inside the Box for unused drugs.” A blue MedSafe medication disposal box is pictured with instructions and warnings about prohibited items. The graphic includes social media icons for Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, YouTube and LinkedIn, along with mwrd.org.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is participating in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Collections will take place at these locations:

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day locations:
McGowan Main Office Building Lobby 100 E. Erie St., Chicago Calumet Water Reclamation Plant entrance 400 E. 130th St., Chicago	O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant entrance 3500 Howard St., Skokie Stickney Water Reclamation Plant entrance 6001 W. Pershing Road, Cicero

Oct

10:00am - 2:00pm

Saturday, October 24, 2026

100 E. Erie St., Chicago, IL 60611