DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2025: Where To Go In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set to take place this weekend, with police departments throughout Monmouth County participating as drop-off locations.

The DEA hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to encourage people to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a way to prevent medication misuse or opioid addiction from starting.

In October 2024, 4,425 law enforcement participated in the event, with a total of 4,644 collection sites and a total weight of 629,953 lbs. collected, according to the DEA website.

For 2025, Take Back Day will occur on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with police departments and agencies participating throughout the country.

Here are some of the places you can go in Monmouth County:

• Wall Township Police Department: 2700 Allaire Road, Wall
• Freehold Borough Police Department: 36 Jackson Street, Freehold
• Manalapan Township Police Department: 120 Route 522, Manalapan
• Marlboro Township Police Department: 1979 Township Drive, Marlboro
• Asbury Park Police Department: 1 Municipal Plaza, Asbury Park
• Tinton Falls Police Department: 556 Tinton Ave, Tinton Falls

To learn more or find more participating locations/collection sites, you can visit the DEA Take Back Day website.