Yavapai County, AZ – In a collaborative effort, MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization focused on preventing youth drug use, has partnered with the Prescott Valley Police Department, Fry’s Pharmacy and the Chino Valley Police Department. These joint partnerships offer residents a safe and appropriate method for disposing of unwanted medications. |
Since 2008, Yavapai County has successfully collected and safely disposed of over 47,000 pounds of medication. This significant achievement is a result of dedicated efforts, such as Dump the Drugs events, and a countywide network of drop box locations, all made possible through strong community partnerships.
The Prescott Valley Police Department is partnering with Fry’s Pharmacy while the Chino Valley Police Department hosts a separate event at the same time for the “Dump the Drugs” prescription drug take-back day. These events will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, offering community members a safe and convenient method to dispose of unwanted or expired medications.
Both events will run from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Locations:
Fry’s Pharmacy (Look for the pop-up tent in the Fry’s parking lot): 3100 N. Glassford Hill Road, Prescott Valley
Chino Valley Police Department: 220 N. State Route 89, Chino Valley
To promote the continued proper disposal of medications throughout the year, 14 prescription drug drop boxes are conveniently located throughout Yavapai County. For more details on these locations, visit matforce.org/yavapai-county/.
For additional information about medication disposal events, nearby drop box locations, or MATFORCE, please visit matforce.org, call (928) 708-0100 or email at info@matforceaz.org.
