Public Health District to Host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Events on April 25

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District, in collaboration with local law enforcement, will host two drop-off events for the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25.

From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., residents can safely and anonymously dispose of unneeded or expired medications at the following locations:

• Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District, 1702 Horne Road
• Johnny Calderon Building, 710 E. Main Street in Robstown

Staff will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.

To ensure a safe collection process:

Liquids: Must remain in their original containers with caps tightly sealed.
Prohibited Items: Sites cannot accept syringes, sharps, or illicit drugs.

Since its inception 16 years ago, National Take Back Day has removed more than 20.4 million pounds (10,200 tons) of medication from circulation. By participating, residents help prevent accidental poisonings and drug misuse while protecting the environment from improper disposal.

For more information and to find additional collection sites, please visit https://www.DEATakeBack.com.

Media representatives requesting additional information may contact Cassandra Hinojosa, Public Information Officer, at 361-826-2944 or CassandraH3@CorpusChristiTX.gov.