Nearly 450-pounds of medication collected during Take Back Prescription Drug Day in Dubuque County

On October 24, 2026, the Dubuque Drug Task Force, in conjunction with the Asbury Police Department, the Peosta Police Department, the Cascade Police Department and the Dyersville Police Department participated in a nationwide effort sponsored by the DEA to collect old and unused medications. Items collected included prescription medications, non-prescription medications, vitamins, herbals, supplements, syringes, and other items. 

The total weight of prescription and non-prescription medication collected the day of the event was 128.8 pounds.  The total weight of sharps collected was 227.6 pounds.      

In addition, between April of 2026 and October of 2026 a total weight of 318.3 pounds of prescription medication and non-prescription medication was collected at the drop box located at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center and drop boxes located at the Dyersville Police Department, Peosta Police Department, the Cascade Police Department and Asbury City Hall.

The combined total weight of medications collected during the event was 447.1 pounds.

The items collected will be incinerated at a later date. 

A reminder to anyone who may have missed this event, the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office has a Prescription Drop Box located in the front lobby of the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center located at 770 Iowa St., Dubuque, Ia. Drop boxes can also be located at the Dyersville Police Department, Farley Police Department, Peosta Police Department, the Cascade Police Department and Asbury City Hall.