The Simi Valley Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026. This free, anonymous drive-thru event provides residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted medications.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: Simi Valley Police Department, 3901 Alamo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063
- Drop-Off: Front parking lot (drive-thru)
Accepted Medications:
Prescription medications, over-the-counter pills, and pill-form pet medications.
Disposal Instructions:
Empty pills from their original containers into resealable plastic bags. Please recycle empty pill bottles at home after removing or obscuring all personal identifying information.
Items Not Accepted:
Liquids, intravenous solutions, IV bags, oxygen tanks, nebulizer machines, sharps, creams, inhalers, thermometers, vape devices and products, and chemotherapy drugs will not be accepted.
Sharps Disposal:
Needles, syringes, and other items used for diabetic testing will not be accepted. Free sharps disposal containers are available at Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic, located at 1227 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065. For more information, call (805) 582-4000.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a nationwide initiative aimed at preventing prescription drug misuse, reducing accidental poisonings,
