National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Spring 2021

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public health and safety issue by providing safe and convenient means of disposing of unused, unwanted, and expired prescription drugs. This is a FREE service to the community. This program is anonymous and no questions will be asked. 

* Sharps/needles will only be accepted at the Williamsburg Fire Department location.

SATURDAY, April 24  10 A.M. – 2 P.M.

Local collection sites:

James City County Police Station 
4600 Opportunity Way, Williamsburg, VA  23188 
(757) 253-1800

Only prescription solid dosage medications (i.e. tablets and capsules) and Vaping pens and cartridges without internal batteries will be accepted. 

Poquoson Gifts Parking Lot 
498 Wythe Creek Road, Poquoson, VA 23662 
(757) 868-3501 - Poquoon Police Dept.

Only prescription pills, patches and Vaping pens and cartridges without internal batteries will be accepted.

Williamsburg Fire Department * 
440 North Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185 
(757) 220-6220

Prescription and over-the counter medications, in pill, patch and liquid form will be accepted. Liquids should be in sealed containers. Sharps containers will also be available for the disposal of sharps and needles. Vaping pens and cartridges without internal batteries will be accepted.

York County Dept. of Public Works
105 Service Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 890-3630 - Sheriff's Office

Pills, patches, liquid medications and Vaping pens and cartridges without internal batteries will be accepted.

Click here to find a collection site near you.

Click here for a listing of year-round safe medication disposal sites.