The National Directory of Drug Take-Back and
Disposal Programs
In spring of 2008, Community Medical Foundation launched the first national survey
to identify the location and description of the various types of drug take-back programs
and activities. Results from this survey were published in the first National Directory
of Drug Take-Back and Disposal Programs, 2008.
Each year we conduct the Annual Survey and update the most extensive listing of drug
take-back programs. From 66 programs in 2008, there are 492 active drug take-back
programs today, ranging from drop-off bins (as shown on the right) to a state-wide
mail-back system. The Second Edition of the National Directory was published in
2011.
If you are involved with a drug take-back program in your area, please completed
our Annual Survey to be included in the next edition of our National Directory to
be published in 2014. The National Directory also lists commercial reverse distributors,
state prescription monitoring programs, state controlled substances scheduling authorities,
state health departments, state environmental agencies and poison centers.
The National Directory is a useful office community and resource and reference for
any organization involved with drug collection and disposal, waste management, and
environmental quality and conservation.
