Drug Take Back Program

Logo for the Drug Enforcement Administration's drug take back initiative

DRUG TAKE BACK DAY OCCURS BIANNUALLY EVERY SPRING AND FALL!

Perry Township PD collected 37 lbs of prescription drugs on October 25 for Drug Take Back Day. Thank you to everyone who dropped off their unneeded medication! 

The next Take Back Day will be in April 2026. 

Perry Township Police Department hosts Drug Take-Back Day in conjunction with the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency). This is a national event that occurs all over the country. 

The event takes place at Perry Township Hall Garage, Building #1 at 7125 Sawmill Rd, Dublin Ohio 43016. Prescription and over-the-counter drugs in PILL form only will be accepted.

Learn more at: https://takebackday.dea.gov/ 

The Perry Township Police Department has drug disposal bags available for drugs in pill form only. They are available every week day at Police Headquarters, Building# 3 (7125 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH 43016) from the hours of 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. For more information, call 614-889-9508 during business hours. 

Local pharmacies also offer year-round drug disposal services. We recommend checking with the pharmacy beforehand to verify they can accept your unneeded or unexpired medication. 

The following pharmacies have year-round disposal:

  • CVS on Hard Rd - 1950 Hard Rd, Columbus, OH 43235 
  • Linworths Pharmacy - 2245 W Dublin Granville Rd Ste 103, Worthington, OH 43085
  • CVS on Sawmill Rd - 6175 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
  • Meijer Pharmacy on Sawmill Rd - 6175 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH 43017

You can locate other year-round drug disposal locations using this search tool from the DEA: https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch