National Prescription Drug Takeback & E-Recycling Event

The City of Canal Winchester, in cooperation with the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Diley Ridge Medical Center, will host a National Prescription Drug Take Back event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Diley Ridge Medical Center parking lot, 7911 Diley Rd., from 10 AM to 2 PM. Columbus Micro Systems will also be on site collecting electronics for recycling.

Canal Winchester’s collection site is set up in a convenient stop and drop model, allowing those discarding unwanted prescription drugs to remain in their vehicles, drop medications with collection agents, and continue on their way. Please note that collectors may only accept pills.  Liquids (including inhalers and their refills), as well as needles or sharps, may not be dropped off.  The service is free and anonymous; no questions asked.

Columbus Micro Systems accepts most electronic material that includes, but not limited to: laptops, desktops, cables, keyboards, mice, cameras, peripherals, tablets, phones, LCDs, CRTs, etc. The only materials not accepted are kitchen appliances and items with refrigerants such as microwaves, toasters, air conditioner units. Some items will be assessed a disposal fee; see below for more details. Cash and cards are accepted.

No CRT TVs larger than 35" will be accepted.

The City of Canal Winchester thanks partners and volunteers who have locally assisted in the DEA program, with special thanks to Diley Ridge Medical Center for use of their property.