Doctors with the Medical Association of the State of Alabama are urging Alabamians to participate on National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25 by safely disposing of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
Held in April and October each year, Take Back Day is to encourage people to rid their homes of unneeded medications, which are a leading source of misuse and can contribute to addiction and accidental overdose.
In 2025, Alabamians turned in 6,657 pounds of unused medications during both Take Back Days—drugs that otherwise could have been misused, diverted or led to overdose.
“Unused prescription drugs too often become a gateway to addiction or accidental overdose,” said Dr. Nina Ford Johnson, president of the Medical Association. “Take Back Day is a simple, safe way to get them out of your home for good and potentially save a life.”
On April 25, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and its partners will collect tablets, capsules and other forms of prescription drugs at dozens of locations across Alabama.
Collection sites will accept tablets, capsules and other solid medications. Syringes and illicit drugs will not be accepted. Liquid medications should remain sealed in their original containers to prevent leakage.
To find a convenient drop-off location, visit the Collection Site Locator at www.dea.gov/takebackday.
The following information, provided by the DEA, lists cities and addresses of collection sites in Alabama.
- Alexander City – Walgreens, 3140 US-280
- Anniston – Army Depot Directorate of Emergency Services, 7 Frankford Ave.
- Auburn – Our Home Pharmacy, 2154 Moores Mill Rd.
- Birmingham – Alabama Board of Pharmacy, 111 Village St.
- Clanton – Chilton County Sheriff’s Office, 301 City St.
- Cullman – American Family Care, 1841 Cherokee Ave., SW
- Decatur – City Hall, 402 Lee Ave., NE
- Eufaula – Police Department, 545 E. Barbour St.
- Eufaula – Walmart, 3176 S. Eufaula Ave.
- Fairhope – DEA Resident Office, 924 Plantation Blvd.
- Gadsden – Police Department, 90 Broad St.
- Hoover – City Hall, 100 Municipal Ln.
- Jacksonville – Walmart, 1624 Pelham Rd.
- Lanett – Kroger, 1401 S. Gilmer Ave.
- Millbrook – Jones Drugs, 4117 AL-14
- Mobile – Costco, 1450 Tingle Circle E.
- Mobile – CVS, 1401 Hillcrest Rd.
- Mobile – CVS, 4453 Old Shell Rd.
- Mobile – Police Department, 2460 Government St.
- Mobile – Walgreens, 5705 Cottage Hill Rd.
- Mobile – Walgreens, 5530 Three Notch Rd.
- Monroeville – Police Department, 49 S. Mt. Pleasant Ave.
- Montgomery – YMCA, 7150 Halcyon Park Dr.
- Montgomery – Jones Drugs, 59 W. Fairview Ave.
- Montgomery – Jones Drugs, 3881 Atlanta Hwy.
- Mountain Brook – Police Department, 101 Tibbett St.
- Opelika – Lee County Sheriff’s Office, 1900 Frederick Rd.
- Orange Beach – Walmart, 25241 Perdido Beach Blvd.
- Phenix City – Renfroe’s Market, 3482 Crosswinds Rd.
- Prattville – Jones Drugs, 959 E. Main St.
- Saraland – Walgreens, 12 Shelton Beach Rd.
- Scottsboro – Jackson County Courthouse, 102 E. Laurel St.
- Thomasville – Police Department, 137 Adams Ave.
- Tuscaloosa – VA Medical Center, 3701 Loop Rd.
- Valley – Walmart, 3501 20th Ave.
- Vestavia Hills – Police Department, 1032 Montgomery Highway
- Wetumpka – Police Department, 4950 US-231
- Woodstock – Town Hall, 28513 AL-5
