Drop Off Unwanted Prescription Meds In Morris County This Weekend

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J.– Disposal locations will be set up across Morris County as part of the 12th annual "Operation Take-Back" program, authorities said.

Residents on Saturday can safely dispose of unused or expired medications, controlled substances and/or over-the-counter medications, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp said.

The initiative is being held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at locations in Boonton Township, Butler, the Chathams, Chester, Florham Park, Long Hill, Mendham, Parsippany, Picatinny Arsenal, the Rockaways, Roxbury, Hopatcong, Byram, Livingston, Bedminister, Bernardsville, Peapack and Gladston.

"This is an important initiative, especially as the freeholders, prosecutor, and many local police and nonprofit organizations have been targeting opiate abuse and addictions,’’ said Freeholder Doug Cabana,
the county governing board’s liaison to law and public safety. “We urge county residents to make plenty of donations to our collection sites on Saturday.’’

The Morris Plains, Morris Township and Randolph police departments agreed to work jointly and disposal locations will be set up at:

· Stop and Shop, 245 Littleton Road, Morris Plains, N.J. 07950

· ACME Supermarket, 690 Millbrook Ave, Randolph, N.J. 07869

· Morris Township municipal parking lot (next to Tiff’s), 191 Speedwell Ave, Morris Township, N.J. 07960

Over 1,300 pounds of disposed medication was collected from Morris County last year, according to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

According to its website, Operation Take-Back is a national initiative that provides residents with an easy way to properly dispose of unused medications or drugs to law enforcement officials without releasing personal information. After the event, the medications will be collected in an environmentally safe
manner.

For a list of permanent drop box locations, click here.

For more information on Saturday’s event contact the Prosecutor's Public Information Official Paul Merkler at pressinquiry@co.morris.nj.us or (973) 285-6215.

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