National Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 24: Drop off unwanted medications in South Carolina

National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During those hours, people in South Carolina can safely dispose of unwanted medications, according to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office.

When is National Drug Take Back Day in South Carolina?

National Drug Take Back Day in South Carolina is Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The disposal window runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office.

The attorney general’s office is encouraging South Carolinians to use the day to dispose of unwanted medications safely.

Where to drop off medications in Horry and Georgetown counties

This report has not confirmed the collection sites in Horry County or Georgetown County, the two counties of the Grand Strand area. The attorney general’s announcement, as reviewed for this article, does not list site addresses for either county.

Because sites can change, confirm the location and hours with an official source before you go. Do not rely on an unverified list.

What to know before you go

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
• Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Who is encouraging it: the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office.
• Still to confirm: which medications collection sites accept and which they do not. This report does not have that information.

Information as of Oct. 23, 2026.

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