The Anna Police Department will participate in the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, accepting unused, unwanted, or expired medications from residents at no cost and with no questions asked.
Collection will take place at the Anna Police Department, 120 W. 7th Street, Anna, TX 75409. Specific collection hours were not listed in the city's calendar posting; residents should contact the department directly to confirm the time window before making the trip.
The DEA's Take Back program addresses two public safety concerns simultaneously: reducing the risk of prescription drug misuse and diversion, and keeping controlled substances and other pharmaceuticals out of the water supply. Medications flushed down the drain or thrown in household trash can contaminate groundwater and are a documented pathway for drug misuse by other household members, particularly minors.
Accepted items typically include prescription and over-the-counter pills, patches, and other solid dosage forms. Liquids, needles, and sharps are generally not accepted at DEA Take Back sites. Residents should check with the Anna Police Department to confirm the full list of accepted materials at this specific location.
The DEA has conducted Take Back events twice yearly — each April and October — since 2010. Nationally, the program has collected more than 17 million pounds of medication as of recent events, according to DEA records.
For Anna residents who miss the April 26 event, the Anna Police Department maintains a year-round medication drop box inside the department lobby at 120 W. 7th Street during normal business hours, providing a permanent disposal option between Take Back events.
For event details or to confirm collection hours, contact the Anna Police Department at (972) 924-2848 or visit the city's official event listing at annatexas.gov.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Drug Take Back event at Anna Police Department?
The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Anna Police Department located at 120 W. 7th Street, Anna, TX 75409. Contact (972) 924-2848 to confirm the exact hours.
What medications can I drop off at the Anna Drug Take Back on April 26?
DEA Take Back sites typically accept unused, expired, or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter pills and patches. Liquids, needles, and sharps are generally not accepted; confirm accepted items with Anna PD at (972) 924-2848.
Is there a year-round drug drop box at the Anna Police Department?
Yes. The Anna Police Department maintains a permanent medication drop box inside its lobby at 120 W. 7th Street, available during normal business hours for residents who miss the April 26 Take Back event.
Is the Anna Drug Take Back event free and anonymous?
Yes. The DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back program is free of charge and no identification or explanation is required — residents can drop off medications anonymously.
How much medication has the DEA Take Back program collected nationally since it started?
According to DEA records, the national program has collected more than 17 million pounds of medication since launching in 2010, with events held each April and October.