Clear out the clutter in your medicine cabinet. Safely dispose of all those old or unused medications including prescription and over the counter medications.

Friday, April 18, 2025

DEA National Drug Take Back Day

When: Saturday, April 26th

10:00 am – 2:00 pm 

Clear out the clutter in your medicine cabinet. Safely dispose of all those old or unused medications including prescription and over the counter medications. 

There are four collection sites in Muskingum County.

  • Sam’s Club on Northpointe
  • Kroger on Maple
  • Reisbeck’s Pick’ N Save on June Parkway
  • Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department on 7th Street

The collection site at the health department is a drive thru, and the only site accepting sharps (needles/syringes).

Drug take back days are held twice a year — once in the spring, and once in the fall. If you miss those opportunities, there is a permanent medication drop-off box available year round at the Muskingum County Jail. Additionally, Deterra Deactivation Kits are a good alternative.

You can learn more about the DEA National Drug Take Back Day at https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.

Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department - Drug Take Back Day