Hackettstown Takes In 264 Pounds Of Unused Drugs

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ - A total of 264 pounds of unused and expired prescription medications were dropped off in the Medicine Drop Box in 2020, according to the Hackettstown Police Department.

The Project Medicine Drop Box is located at the Hackettstown Police Department 215 West Stiger Street.
Residents can visit the Hackettstown Police Department at any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, to dispose of their unused or excess medications.

Hypodermic needles, epi-pens, and liquids are not accepted.

"Project Medicine Drop is a natural addition to our commitment to help improve the public safety and quality of life in Hackettstown," police said in a statement. "It will encourage our residents to be fully aware of the potential for abuse presented by otherwise beneficial medications."

According to officials, Project Medicine Drop is an important component of the New Jersey Attorney General’s effort to stop the diversion and abuse of prescription drugs, including highly addictive opiate painkillers.

Through this initiative, the State Division of Consumer Affairs installs secure “prescription drug drop boxes” at police departments, sheriff’s offices, and State Police barracks across New Jersey, allowing citizens to safely dispose of their unused, excess, or expired prescription medications.
Members of the public are invited to visit the Project Medicine Drop sites and drop off any unused prescription medications anonymously and with no questions asked. Most Project Medicine Drop sites make this service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

By giving New Jerseyans a safe and secure method to dispose of unneeded medications, Project Medicine Drop helps prevent the abuse of these drugs. This initiative also protects New Jersey’s environment by keeping these drugs out of landfills and out of the water supply. More information about Project Medicine Drop, including the full list of Project Medicine Drop locations, can be found at www.NJConsumerAffairs.gov/meddrop.

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