The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office, the Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs (SCCUDD), and Schuyler County Public Health are encouraging community members to participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Community members can drop off their expired, unused, or unwanted medications between 10 AM and 2 PM at the Beaver Dams and Burdett Fire Departments. Community members who are trying to quit smoking are also able to dispose of tobacco products at the events.

“Unneeded medications in people’s homes can be dangerous if they are misused or accidently ingested by a child,” warned Schuyler County Sheriff Rumsey. “Last year, we were able to dispose of over 300 pounds of unwanted or expired medication to help keep the community safe.”

Free and anonymous medication disposal will be available during these events. Medications, ointments, and sprays will be accepted. Needles cannot be accepted. Tobacco products, except for e-cigarettes, will also be accepted at these events.

“We are happy the Sheriff’s Office was able to partner with us again to provide this service for the community,” shared Schuyler County Public Health Director Jill Kasprzyk.

Community members can also dispose of unwanted, expired, and unused prescription drugs year-round by using the drop boxes available throughout the community (please note: no sharps, liquids, or illicit drugs/Schedule 1 controlled substances are accepted):

• The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office in Watkins Glen (Open 24/7)
• The Human Services Complex in Montour Falls (Open Monday through Friday 9 AM - 5 PM) 
• The Watkins Glen Village Police Department in Watkins Glen (Open Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM and Friday 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM)
• CVS Pharmacy (Open Monday through Friday 9 AM - 7 PM, Saturdays 10 AM - 6 PM, and Sundays 11 AM - 5 PM. Closed for lunch daily from 1:30 PM to 2 PM.)
• Schuyler Hospital (Open 24/7. Enter through ER.)

SCCUDD is a group of dedicated community members, businesses, and agencies that work to prevent, reduce, and delay the onset of substance use among Schuyler County youth by collaborating with our community partners, promoting prevention education and substance-free activities, and implementing environmental strategies. SCCUDD works to reduce youth use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs as they can cause lifelong problems. SCCUDD’s vision is a connected community where youth have education, resources, and drug-free options to help their journey to become happy, healthy adults.

For more information, or to become involved with SCCUDD, visit SCCUDD online at www.schuylercounty.us/sccudd, or follow SCCUDD on Facebook and Instagram.