Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board

CONTACT INFORMATION: Emergency - 703-573-5679 / Detox - 703-502-7000 (24/7)
703-383-8500 TTY 711
8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Daryl Washington
Executive Director

Rx Take Back Opportunity for Free, Confidential, Safe Disposal of Unused or Expired Medications

Saturday, October 26, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

  • Drop off unused or expired medications.

    • Accepted items: prescription and non-prescription pills, e-cigarettes and vaping devices with batteries removed, small liquid packs/pods for e-cigarettes and vaping devices, prescription ointments, and medications for pets.
    • Not accepted: illegal drugs, pressurized canisters (inhalers/aerosol cans), needles, large sources of liquids, non-prescription ointments, and lotions.
  • Disposal is FREE, convenient, confidential, and safe.

  • Safe handling of unused or expired medications:

    • Protects the environment.
    • Prevents misuse.
    • Prevents accidental poisoning.

Drop-Off Sites

Prescription Drug Take Back Day logo

Need help with a substance misuse issue?

Call the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board:

  • Emergency Services (24/7) – 703-573-5679 (TTY 711)
  • Fairfax Detoxification Center (24/7) – 703-502-7000(TTY 703-322-9080)
  • CSB Entry & Referral Services – 703-383-8500
  • Call 988 for urgent mental health-related distress.
  • Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.

Can’t make it to Drug Take Back Day?

Learn about year-round prescription and over the counter medication disposal, including those prescribed by veterinarians.

 

For media inquiries, contact CSBCommunications@fairfaxcounty.gov.

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