New Albany, IN – Southern Indiana residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unused and expired medications during an upcoming Drug Take Back Day event aimed at reducing prescription drug misuse in the community.
According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, the event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northside Christian Church, located at 4407 Charlestown Road in New Albany. Organizers say the drop-off location will be set up under the overhang at Door #2, allowing residents to drive up and easily discard unwanted medications.
Officials encourage residents across Floyd County and surrounding Southern Indiana communities to bring both prescription and over-the-counter medications for disposal. The event is designed to provide a safe, anonymous way to remove unused drugs from homes and prevent them from being misused, accidentally ingested, or improperly discarded.
Law enforcement and health officials say unused medications kept in medicine cabinets can contribute to prescription drug abuse and accidental poisonings. Community take-back events allow residents to safely dispose of those medications while helping reduce the risk of drugs falling into the wrong hands.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with several local organizations to host the event, including Baptist Health Floyd, the Floyd County Health Department, and Our Place Drug & Alcohol Education Services. Staff and volunteers will be available to collect medications and ensure they are properly handled and disposed of.
Organizers emphasize that the service is free and anonymous, and no questions will be asked when medications are dropped off. The event will also feature a drive-up option, allowing residents to quickly dispose of medications without leaving their vehicles.
Community leaders say events like Drug Take Back Day play an important role in public health and safety by promoting responsible medication disposal and helping protect families throughout Southern Indiana.
Residents planning to attend are encouraged to check their homes for expired or unused medications ahead of the event and bring them for safe disposal.
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