Events

Roseburg Police to Host National Drug Take Back Day on October 24

The Roseburg Police Department will host National Drug Take Back Day on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–5 p.m. at 700 SE Douglas Ave. Residents can safely and anonymously dispose of unwanted or expired medications. Illicit substances will not be accepted.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Roseburg Police Department is once again taking part in the National Drug Take Back Day, offering residents a safe and responsible way to dispose of unwanted or expired medications.

The event will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Roseburg Public Safety Center, located at 700 SE Douglas Avenue.

This program is free and anonymous, allowing participants to simply drive up, park, and drop off their medications in the secure collection box located in the lobby just inside the main entrance. No questions will be asked.

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to safely clear out medicine cabinets, helping prevent prescription misuse, accidental ingestion, and environmental contamination.

Please note that the event will not accept illicit substances prohibited by state or federal law, including marijuana and methamphetamines.

The National Drug Take Back initiative, supported by law enforcement agencies nationwide, aims to reduce the risks associated with leftover medications while promoting community health and safety.

For more information, contact the Roseburg Police Department or visit the Public Safety Center during event hours on October 24.