Mercer Co. Sheriff To Collect Unused, Expired Prescription Drugs

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Mercer County will be collecting unused and expired prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, Sheriff Jack Kemler announced.

The aim is to help residents rid their medicine cabinets of old opioid painkillers and other unneeded prescription medications.

Residents can quickly drop off unused and expired prescription pills, with no questions asked, by bringing them to the parking lot across from the Mercer County Administration Building at 640 South Broad Street in Trenton between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

"This event can help residents easily rid their homes of dangerous, unneeded medications that could be a gateway to addiction or accidental use. Removing unnecessary medicines from the house is a crucial step to ensuring safety at home," Kemler said.

Disposing of medications in the proper way reduces environmental risks, as medicines flushed down the drains can inadvertently enter local drinking water supplies.

"The best and most environmentally safe way to dispose of your old prescriptions is through a drug take-back program," noted Sheriff Kemler. So, gather up your old prescriptions, whatever they are, and make your home safer and healthier, too," Kemler said.

This disposal event will collect vape pens and other e-cigarette devices only after removing the batteries. They won't be accepting syringes, sharp instruments, liquid medications, or solutions.

For more information, contact the Sheriff's Office Programs Section at 609-278-7159.