MEDICATION TAKE BACK

Metro Drug Coalition is proud to partner with local law enforcement to reduce the number of unused, unwanted, and expired medications in homes around our community. Disposing of your medications properly reduces the risk of substance misuse and environmental harm caused by flushing or throwing medications away improperly. Items dropped off are kept anonymous and no questions asked.

For medication drop boxes or Take Back events near you, visit countitlockitdropit.org.

Upcoming Medication Collection Events in Knox County

DEA National Medication Take Back

April 26, 2025 | 10am – 2pm

Knoxville Police Department Logo

Kroger – Powell
234 E Emory Rd
Powell, TN 37849

Proudly presented by the Knoxville Police Department and Metro Drug Coalition

Metro Drug Coalition is proud to partner with KPD to reduce the number of unused, unwanted, and expired medications in homes around our community. Disposing of your medications properly reduces the risk of substance misuse and environmental harm caused by flushing or throwing medications away improperly. Items dropped off are kept anonymous and no questions asked.

What is accepted:

      • All household prescription and over-the-counter medications (including narcotics)
      • Liquid medications
      • Ointments, lotions, drops
      • Pet medications
      • Syringes/medical sharps (including EpiPens)
      • Expired Narcan/Naloxone

We are excited to host the STASHED AWAY trailer at this event!

Stashed Away is an educational experience that walks you through a typical teenager’s bedroom. The inside of the bedroom is set up with drug paraphernalia “Stashed Away.” This is an interactive display/program that offers parents insights into current trends in youth substance misuse, drug paraphernalia, and concealment of illicit drugs & alcohol.

Volunteers also educate community members about drug trends, paraphernalia, how to talk to youth about alcohol & drugs, and what to do if a problem is suspected.