The DEA National Drug Takeback event will be Saturday, April 24. Multiple locations will be available across the valley to turn in unused, unwanted, and expired medications for safe disposal from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Due to COVID, masks are required and participants are requested to stay in their cars. Help prevent drug abuse and protect our waterways by turning in unused medications at these locations:
Roanoke County
- Kroger at Tanglewood Mall and Valley Gateway
- Walgreens at Electric Road and Brambleton Ave.
- Walmart Neighborhood Market Plantation Rd
Roanoke City
- CVS Towers Mall and 9th Street
- Solutions Center, 2321 Melrose Ave.
Botetourt County
- Kroger Daleville
- Solomon's Mission Buchanan
Vinton
Salem
- Super Shoes on Main Street
- Virginia State Police Headquarters
- Salem VA Medical Center
Franklin County
- Westlake Sheriff's Office
- Walmart Rocky Mount
For more information and permanent drop box locations, visit www.westernvawater.org/takeback or www.takethemback.org.