On Saturday, the Dubuque Drug Task Force, in conjunction with the Asbury Police Department and the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) participated in a nationwide drug take back event. Items collected included prescription medication, non-prescription medication, vitamins, herbals, supplements, syringes, and other items. The total weight of prescription and non-prescription medication collected during the event was 188.6 pounds. The total weight of sharps collected was 139.0 pounds. In addition, between April of 2025 and October of 2025 a total weight of 201.89 pounds of medication was collected at the drop box at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center. The items collected will be incinerated at a later date.
Over 320 pounds of items collected during Dubuque drug take back event
Oct 27, 2025 | 1:37 PM
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