Baltimore, MD – Maryland State Police are urging residents to safely dispose of any expired, unused, or unwanted prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
According to Maryland State Police, citizens can drop off their medications between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at any State Police barrack statewide — no questions asked. The annual initiative aims to prevent prescription drug misuse and ensure medications are properly destroyed rather than discarded in household trash or flushed into the water system.
Officials noted that the Forestville Barrack has temporarily relocated while construction begins on a new facility. Residents in that area can instead visit the College Park Barrack to drop off their medications.
State Police emphasize that secure drug collection boxes remain available year-round, 24/7 at all barracks for those unable to participate in Saturday’s event.
The national effort, coordinated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), collected millions of pounds of unused medications in previous years, reducing the risk of accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse.
More details and drop-off locations can be found at DEATakeBack.com.
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