Arkansans are encouraged to safely and anonymously dispose of expired, unused or unwanted prescriptions and medications during the annual Arkansas Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25. The statewide effort empowers Arkansans to help prevent drug misuse, reduce accidental poisonings, protect the environment from contamination and keep communities safe by providing secure disposal.
Arkansans safely disposed of 28,764 pounds of medication during the spring 2025 Arkansas Drug Take Back Day, contributing to the disposal of more than 329 tons since the event’s inception in 2010. The annual Arkansas Drug Take Back collection event is hosted and coordinated in local communities by the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership (ARORP), the Arkansas State Drug Director’s Office, the Arkansas Sheriff’s Association, the Arkansas State Police and the Counterdrug Joint Task Force of the Arkansas National Guard.
Local law enforcement will host collection sites in their communities on October 25. There are also almost 300 permanent drop boxes statewide that are available year-round. Residents can find nearby locations by searching a zip code at ARDrugTakeBack.org or through the ReviveAR app.
“Participation saves lives,” ARORP Director Kirk Lane said. “Dropping off your medications on Arkansas Drug Take Back Day is a quick, simple way to protect the people around you from the harm that unused medications can bring.”
For more information about Arkansas Drug Take Back, visit ARDrugTakeBack.org. For more information about ARORP or to download the ReviveAR app, visit ARORP.org.
