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| https://walden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/greg-walden-announces-oregon-collection-sites-excess-opioids-0 | Greg Walden announces Oregon collection sites for excess opioids, prescription pills | 2018-04-26 | 2018 | 2018-04 | Republican | House | OR | Greg Walden | W000791 | walden.house.gov | legacy | Greg Walden announces Oregoncollection 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 crisis in Oregon, Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) today announced collection sites across Oregon's Second Congressional Districtfor the disposal of excess opioid and prescription medications. The announcement is part of the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative on Saturday, April 28, which gives people across the country the opportunity to help address opioid abuse in their communities. Full details on the collection sites in Oregon are included below. "The Drug Enforcement Administration'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 die 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 asWalden recently highlighted more than $6.5 million in grants Oregon will receiveto help combat opioid addiction.With Walden's support, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health voted yesterday to advance56bills as part of the committee's ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis. The bills now must be approved by the full Energy and Commerce Committee before being considered by the House of Representatives. Under Walden's leadership, the House Energy and Commerce Committee has spearheaded a two-track push to combat the opioid crisis, seeking to advance legislation to help stem the tide and investigate some of the root causes of the crisis. Specifically, the committee's legislative efforts have examined bills to: improve patient safety and bolster enforcement tools, advance prevention and public health solutions, and address coverage and payment issues within Medicare and Medicaid. DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collection sites in Oregon -- Saturday, April 28 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 Deschutes County Where: Walgreens, 2727 NE Highway 20, Bend, 97701/Shopko Bend, 60 NE Bend River Mall Drive, Bend, 97701 When: 10:00am -- 2:00pm PST Organizing Participant: Bend Police Department Where: Redmond Police Department, 777 SW Deschutes Avenue, Redmond, 97756 When: 10:00am -- 2:00pm PST Organizing Participant: Redmond Police Department Jackson County Where: Eagle Point Police Station, 17 Buchanan Avenue South, Eagle Point, 97524 When: 10:00am -- 2:00pm PST Organizing Participant: Eagle PointPolice 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 Malheur County Where: Ontario City Hall, 444 SW 4th Street, Ontario 97914 When: 10:00am -- 2:00pm Organizing Participant: Ontario Police Department Umatilla County Where: Hermiston Police Department, 330 South 1st Street, Hermiston, 97838 When: 10:00am -- 2:00pm PST Organizing Participant: Hermiston Police Department Wasco/Hood River Counties Where: Skyline Hospital, 211 Skyline Drive, White Salmon, WA 98672 When: 10:00am -- 2:00pm PST Organizing Participant: White Salmon Police Department | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |