City of Chula Vista Drug Take-Back/Paint Take-Back Day – Saturday, April 30, 2022
National Prescription Drug Take-Back/Paint Take-Back Day
On Saturday, April 30, the City of Chula Vista and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will provide the public an opportunity to dispose of unwanted prescription medication. The annual Drug Take-Back Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and residents may bring expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs for disposal to the Chula Vista Public Works Center located at 1800 Maxwell Road. Please note that sites cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps; only pills or patches.
Old and unused paint and certain paint-related products will also be accepted at this year’s Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Acceptable items will include house paint and primers (latex and oil-based), stains, deck and concrete sealers, and clear finishes (e.g., varnish, shellac, etc.). Space is limited for the paint take-back, and Eventbrite registration is required. Paint must be in sealed container with original manufacturer label. They cannot accept aerosols, solvents, and other hazardous waste. Businesses must qualify as an exempt generator under federal and any analogous state hazardous waste generator rules to use the PaintCare program for oil-based products. Read a complete list of accepted products, check business limits, and register online by visiting the webpage.
