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Spring DEA National Drug Take-Back Day 2026


  • Locations in Madisonville, Sweetwater, Tellico Plains, & Vonore United States (map)

Too often, unused prescription medications find their way into the wrong hands. That’s dangerous, and often tragic.

During DEA National Drug Take Back, the Monroe County Prevention & Wellness Coalition (PWC), in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement, is providing multiple opportunities to safely dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted medications.

Official DEA National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25th, but we’re expanding access with additional local collection events earlier in the week.

We will also have limited capacity to accept VAPES, through a partnership with Keep Monroe County Beautiful, and SHARPS (needles), through a partnership with the Monroe County Health Department.

Bring your medications for disposal. The service is free and anonymous—no questions asked.

Drop off your unused or expired medications at these convenient drive-thru locations:

Tuesday, April 21 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Cora Veal Senior Center – Madisonville
📍 Ruritan Building – Coker Creek

Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Little Drug – Sweetwater


Earlier Event: April 15
Monroe County PWC April Meeting
Later Event: May 20
Monroe County PWC May Meeting