Over 320 pounds of items collected during Dubuque drug take back event

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.