Dubuque County Collects More Than 400 Pounds During Drug Take Back Day
Dubuque County participated in National Drug Take Back Day, collecting over 400 pounds of unused medications and sharps through a partnership with local law enforcement.
Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City & Dubuque, IA, October 25, 2026 —
Dubuque County collected more than 400 pounds of unused medications and sharps during its participation in National Drug Take Back Day, according to the information provided about the event. The collection was conducted in partnership with local law enforcement.
The reported total combines unused medications and sharps. A separate breakdown for the two categories was not provided. The information also does not identify the participating law enforcement agencies, the collection locations, or how many people took part.
Details about the event’s date, the process used to accept items, and what happened to the collected materials after the event were not provided. No information was given about whether the total represents a single collection site or multiple sites, or whether the amount was compared with previous events.
The participation and collection total were the only results specified. The available information does not state whether additional collection events are planned or provide further comment from county officials or law enforcement.
National Drug Take Back Day was the occasion identified for the collection. Beyond the reported partnership and the amount gathered, further details about the program’s local organization and outcomes were not available.
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