FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Loudoun County, VA (October 19, 2020) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Town of Leesburg Police Department, and the Town of Purcellville Police Department have once again partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Loudoun County residents can safely discard potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at six sites in the county:
- Ashburn Station- 20272 Savin Hill Drive, Ashburn, VA
- Dulles South Public Safety Center- 25216 Loudoun County Parkway, South Riding, VA
- Eastern Loudoun Sheriff’s Station- 46620 East Frederick Drive, Sterling, VA
- Western Loudoun Station- 47 W. Loudoun Street, Round Hill, VA
- Town of Leesburg Police Department- 65 Plaza Street, NE, Leesburg, VA
- Town of Purcellville Police Department- 125 Hirst Road, Suite 7-A Purcellville, VA
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Prescription medications, Over-The-Counter Medications, Medical Samples, and Pet Medications.
Note: vape pens and e-cigarettes will be accepted ONLY after the batteries are removed.
NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Needles, Thermometers, Batteries, IV Bags, Blood or Infectious Waste, Liquids, Gels or Sprays.