April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026 JCPD invites community to participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Day On Saturday, April 25, the Johnson City Police Department will team up with East Tennessee State University’s Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and Insight Alliance for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. JCPD and partner organizations will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other forms of prescription drugs for disposal. Over-the-counter and veterinary medications also will be accepted. “The JCPD encourages everyone to take part in Drug Take Back Day,” said Chief Eric Dougherty. “The event provides a free, safe, and anonymous way to dispose of unneeded and expired prescription drugs. Addiction issues can start with medications found at home. By taking a few moments to clean out your medicine cabinet, you could be preventing a future tragedy.” Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place at the Municipal and Safety Building parking lot, 601 E. Main St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Collection sites will not accept syringes, needles, or illegal drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain in their original containers with caps tightly sealed to prevent leakage. Residents unable to attend National Prescription Drug Take Back Day may utilize the JCPD’s year-round prescription drug disposal service in the lobby of JCPD headquarters, 601 E. Main St., Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. ###