Lacey 'Project Medicine Drop' Yields More Than 2 Tons Since 2013

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ - It's been four years since the Lacey Township Police Department started "Project Medicine Drop," an easy way for residents to dispose of unwanted or expired prescription medictions.

Since then, the police department has collected more than two tons of unwanted medications, 4,166 pounds to be exact, Police Chief Michael C. DiBella said.

That includes 932 pounds in 2017.

"Although residents may be most comfortable emptying their pills into a single, unmarked plastic bag before dropping them into the receptacle, the program allows for the resident to drop the pills in their original container and/or box," the chief said. "Additionally, this program is anonymous and no record will be made of individual identities related to the discarded medication."

Since the drop box has a limited capacity, residents who have large amounts of medication can make arrangements for a coordinated drop off, by contacting Detective Lieutenant Christopher Cornelius at at 609-693-6636.

Photo: Courtesy of Lacey Township Police Department