Ontario Police to hold drug take-back event October 23rd
By Logan Bagett on Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Eastern/Southeast Oregon Top Stories
ONTARIO — The police department in Ontario is hosting a Drug Take-Back Event on Friday, October 23rd. Swing by the Ontario Police Department on SW 4th Street between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to dispose of unwanted household medications. Not accepted are items like Herbal remedies, vitamins, supplements, cosmetics, other personal care products.
Find the full OPD press release below:
(Press Release from the Ontario City Police Department)
The Ontario City Police invites community members to safely dispose of expired or unwanted household medication during a Drug Take-Back Event on Friday, October 23, 2026. This free service provides an easy and secure way for residents to dispose of expired or unwanted medications from households, helping prevent medication misuse, theft, and accidental poisoning.
Residents are encouraged to bring unwanted household medications to Ontario Police Department at 444 SW 4th St between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Ontario Police personnel will be present to assist with medication collection. To protect their privacy, residents are reminded to remove all personally identifiable information on medication labels or packaging before disposal.
Event Details:
- Friday, October 23, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Ontario City Police, 444 SW 4th Street, Ontario, OR 97914
Accepted: Medications in any dosage form, except for those identified as Not Accepted below, in their original container or sealed bag.
Not accepted: Herbal remedies, vitamins, supplements, cosmetics, other personal care products, emptied medical devices, batteries, mercury-containing thermometers, sharps, illicit drugs, pet pesticide products, animal medicines, and biologics.
Community members who are unable to attend this event can learn about other convenient disposal options at medtakebackoregon.org.
