FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley encourages South Dakotans to safely dispose of their unneeded prescription medication during National Drug Take Back Day, which is this Saturday, October 24.
“This day is about preventing the misuse of expired or unneeded prescription medication,” said Attorney General Jackley. “We are saving lives through efforts like this.”
The event is an opportunity for citizens to safely dispose of their unwanted, unneeded, or unused medication at participating locations which include pharmacies and law enforcement agencies.
National Drug Take Back Day is held twice a year and is sponsored by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. It is held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday. The service is free and anonymous. The April 2026 Take Back Day nationally brought in 642,410 pounds (321 tons) of medication.
South Dakota disposal sites can be found here: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday
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