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| https://walden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/greg-walden-announces-oregon-collection-sites-excess-opioids | Greg Walden announces Oregon collection sites for excess opioids, prescription pills | 2017-10-19 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Republican | House | OR | Greg Walden | W000791 | walden.house.gov | legacy | Greg Walden announces Oregon collection sites for excess opioids, prescription pills Part of DEA’s “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day” initiative to combat opioid epidemic WASHINGTON, D.C. – Continuing his efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in Oregon, Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) today announced collection sites in Oregon for the disposal of excess opioid and prescription medications. The announcement is part of the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day” initiative on Saturday, October 28, which gives people across the country the opportunity to help address opioid abuse in their communities. Full details on collection sites in Oregon's Second Congressional District are included below. “The Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of excess prescription drugs, while also providing an opportunity to raise awareness of the opioid crisis and to educate our friends, family members, and neighbors about the potential for abuse of medications,” said Walden. “Here in Oregon, more people died last year from drug overdoses than from car accidents. I hope you’ll join me on this Take Back Day as we work together to make our communities safer.” This initiative comes as Walden’s Energy and Commerce Committee recently announced a hearing for next Wednesday, October 25, on the crisis. As Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Walden is at the forefront of the Congressional response to opioid abuse. For more information on the Committee’s recent efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, please click here. DEA “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day” collection site in Oregon – Saturday, October 28, 2017 Southern Oregon Click here or on the image above to view Walden’s announcement for southern Oregon Jackson County Where: Canby (Medford?) City Hall, 411 W 8th Street, Medford, 97501 When: 10:00am – 2:00pm PST Organizing Participant: Medford Police Department Josephine County Where: Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, 1901 NE F Street, Grants Pass, 97526 When: 10:00am – 2:00pm PST Organizing Participant: Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Klamath County Where: Klamath Falls Police Department, 2501 Shasta Way, Klamath Falls, 97601 When: 10:00am – 2:00pm PST Organizing Participant: Klamath Falls Police Department Deschutes County Click here or on the image above to view Walden's announcement for Deschutes County Where: Walgreens, 2727 NE Highway 20, Bend, 97701 When: 10:00am – 2:00pm PST Organizing Participant: Bend Police Department Wasco & Hood River Counties Click here or on the image above to view Walden's announcement for Wasco and Hood River counties Where: The Dalles City Hall, 313 Court Street, The Dalles, 97058 When: 10:00am – 2:00pm PST Organizing Participant: The Dalles Police Department Umatilla County Click here or on the image above to view Walden's announcement for Umatilla County Where: Hermiston Police Department, 330 South 1st Street, Hermiston, 97838 When: 10:00am – 2:00pm PST Organizing Participant: Hermiston Police Department Baker County Click here or on the image above to view Walden's announcement for Baker County Where: Baker City Police Department, 1768 Auburn Avenue, Baker City, 97814 When: 10:00am – 2:00pm PST Organizing Participant: Baker City Police Department Malheur County Click here or on the image above to view Walden's announcement for Malheur County Where: Ontario Police Department, 444 SW 4th Street, Ontario 97914 When: 10:00am – 2:00pm PST Organizing Participant: Ontario Police Department For a complete listing of the DEA's collection sites for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 28, please click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |