Erie Police, UPMC Join DEA Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 24 at City Hall
Erie Police and UPMC will accept unwanted prescription medications anonymously at Erie City Hall on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; no ID required. Syringes, sharps and illicit drugs won't be accepted; liquids must be sealed and vape devices must have batteries removed.
The Erie Police Department and UPMC are participating in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, collecting unwanted prescription medications at Erie City Hall (626 State St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop-offs are anonymous — no identification or questions — but syringes, sharps and illicit drugs will not be accepted; liquids must remain sealed in their original containers and vape pens/e-cigarette devices are accepted only if batteries are removed. Free naloxone and drug disposal kits will be available; more information can be found at DEATakeBack.com and the City of Erie's Facebook page.