During the April 26, 2014 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and local law enforcement agencies collected a total of 15.9 tons of prescription medications from WA, ID, OR, and AK residents. In Washington, 89 collection sites removed 8.3 tons from circulation, and in Oregon, 43 collection sites removed 3.9 tons. Visit Take Back Your Meds for a list of temporary ongoing take-back programs which some communities, pharmacies, and law enforcement in Washington are paying for to help you properly dispose of unwanted and expired medicines in your homes until a permanent statewide program is in place.