200+ Pounds Of Prescription Drugs Handed In At Morris County Take Back

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Residents handed in 216 pounds of prescription medication at Morris County's first "Operation Take Back" collection day of the year, said officials.

County law enforcement officials collected unused, unwanted or expired medications on April 25 as part of a nationwide effort.

The National Take Back Initiative offers free, anonymous disposal so residents can easily rid their homes of unneeded medications, which could be a gateway to drug abuse or addiction.

Residents of Morris County were able to bring unused or expired prescription drugs to three designated county law enforcement locations: Shoprite of Greater Morristown in Hanover Township (59 pounds collected), the ACME Supermarket in Randolph (70 pounds collected) and the Stop and Shop Supermarket in Morris Plains (87 pounds collected).

Sheriff James M. Gannon and Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll announced the results of the spring 2024 county-sponsored take back day in partnership along with the police chiefs of Hanover, Morris Plains, Morris Township, and Randolph. Officials thanked the public for supporting the program.

In 2023, the Operation Take Back collections held in spring and autumn in Morris County locations yielded a combined 488 pounds.

Other police agencies around Morris held their own drug take back events, as well.

Residents that were unable to visit any of the drop-off sites can go to one of the permanent locations at any time, which are all listed on the sheriff's office website.