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Pasco Sheriff to Host DEA Take Back Day Oct. 24

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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Pasco Sheriff's Office will host DEA Prescription Take Back events on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at two locations: Hudson Walmart at 12610 US 19 and Tampa Premium Outlets at 2300 Grand Cypress Dr. in Lutz.

Residents are asked to bring unneeded or unused medications but are advised not to bring sharps or liquids. The events aim to prevent medications from being misused or diverted, as noted in the sheriff's office notice.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office encourages residents to use the DEA Take Back website to find collection sites. The office also promotes signing up for updates via email or their news app.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://news.pascosheriff.com/pasco-sheriffs-office-community-news/upcoming-events/dea-prescription-take-back-day-10-24-2026/

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Pasco Sheriff's Office will host DEA Prescription Take Back events on Saturday“Pasco Sheriff’s Office will host DEA Prescription Take Back events in two locations on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.”
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The DEA Prescription Take Back events will take place on October 24“Pasco Sheriff’s Office will host DEA Prescription Take Back events in two locations on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.”
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The DEA Prescription Take Back events will start at 10 a.m.“Pasco Sheriff’s Office will host DEA Prescription Take Back events in two locations on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.”
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The DEA Prescription Take Back events will end at 2 p.m.“Pasco Sheriff’s Office will host DEA Prescription Take Back events in two locations on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.”
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The DEA Prescription Take Back events will be held at Hudson Walmart“Hudson Walmart 12610 US 19, Hudson”
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Hudson Walmart is located at 12610 US 19“Hudson Walmart 12610 US 19, Hudson”
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The DEA Prescription Take Back events will be held at Tampa Premium Outlets“Tampa Premium Outlets 2300 Grand Cypress Dr., Lutz”
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Tampa Premium Outlets is located at 2300 Grand Cypress Dr. in Lutz“Tampa Premium Outlets 2300 Grand Cypress Dr., Lutz”
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Residents are asked to bring unneeded or unused medications“Clear out your old, unneeded, or unused medications!”
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Residents are advised not to bring sharps“Please note: no sharps or liquids will be accepted at this event.”
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Residents are advised not to bring liquids“Please note: no sharps or liquids will be accepted at this event.”
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The events aim to prevent medications from being misusedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The events aim to prevent medications from being divertedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The sheriff's office note mentions the events aim to prevent medications from being misused or divertedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Pasco Sheriff's Office encourages residents to use the DEA Take Back website“To find a collection site near you visit, DEATakeBack.com.”
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The Pasco Sheriff's Office encourages residents to find collection sites via the DEA Take Back website“To find a collection site near you visit, DEATakeBack.com.”
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The Pasco Sheriff's Office promotes signing up for updates via email“Want to be the first to know?Sign up for future updates direct to your inbox, or download the Pasco Sheriff News App Today! Subscribe NowThank you for subscribing to receive future updates from the Pasco Sheriff's Office.”
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The Pasco Sheriff's Office promotes signing up for updates via their news app“Want to be the first to know?Sign up for future updates direct to your inbox, or download the Pasco Sheriff News App Today! Subscribe NowThank you for subscribing to receive future updates from the Pasco Sheriff's Office.”