DEA National Drug Take Back Day — Fall 2021
DEA’s 21st National Take-Back Initiative (NTBI) that was held Saturday, October 23, 2021. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, the NTBI included 149 participating agencies at 207 collection sites that collected 18326.2 pounds of unwanted/unused medications. At the collection site in Warren County, Lieutenant Robbie Seal and Valley Health’s Brandon Fritts showcase the 92 pounds of medications that was turned in by citizens during this event. DEA National Drug Take Back Day which is held throughout the nation in April and October of each year. Warren County Sheriff’s Office’s partnership with Valley Health with this event enables citizens to discard their unwanted or unused medications which lessons the potential for these drugs getting in the wrong hands to be abused.

DEA’s 21st National Take-Back Initiative (NTBI) that was held last Saturday, October 23, 2021. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, the NTBI included 149 participating agencies at 207 collection sites that collected 18326.2 pounds of unwanted/unused medications. It is anticipated that DEA will host another NTBI in April 2022.
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office along with Valley Health, will be participating in the DEA National Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 23rd from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. at the Valley Health Complex located at 120 N. Commerce Ave. in Front Royal. Drug Take Back Day is usually held in the spring and autumn each year for those municipalities who wish to participate in providing a safe, convenient and anonymous means of disposing of prescription drugs. Citizens who wish to get rid of their unused, expired or unwanted medications are encouraged to drop them off as they drive into the collection site where agency representatives will receive them. Should you have any questions, contact Lt. Robbie Seal at the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at 540–635‑4128.
Visit DEATakeBack.com for more information and to find a collection site near you.
