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Permanent Prescription Drug Disposal Locations
To help residents dispose of unused/expired medicines, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) maintains a database of permanent locations where you can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs and other items.
Fairfax County has created a map of drop off locations throughout the region where year round expired/unwanted prescription drugs can be safely disposed of. You can find the map by clicking here.
At these locations you can drop off the following:
The following are NOT accepted:
Other On-Line Resources
US Food & Drug Administration
Disposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should Know
US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Drug Disposal Information
Virginia Department of Health
How to Dispose of Unused Medicine
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