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Give back prescriptions this weekend
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by Elizabeth Pagano
This Saturday Travis County Constables are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to dispose of expired or unwanted medications. On National Take Back Day, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., residents can drop off medications at a Travis County Constable Precinct anonymously, for free and with no questions asked. Syringes will not be accepted. The drop off locations are:
Tonya NixonConstable Pct. 14717 Heflin Ln. Ste. 127Austin, TX 78721(512) 854-7510
Adan BallesterosConstable Pct. 210409 Burnet Rd. Ste. 150Austin, TX 78758(512) 854-9697
Stacy SuitsConstable Pct. 38656 B West Highway 71 Ste. 132Austin, TX 78735(512) 854-7245
George MoralesConstable Pct. 44011 McKinney Falls Pkwy. Ste. 1100Austin, TX 78744(512) 854-9488
Carlos LopezConstable Pct. 51003 Guadalupe St.Austin, TX 78701(512) 854-9100
Anyone unable to take part on Saturday can check out the DEA’s site locator for year-round collection.
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