Drug Take-Back Day, Shredding Event Held In East Hampton Saturday

EAST HAMPTON, NY — East Hampton Town officials will host two free community events on Saturday, November 1 — giving residents the opportunity to safely dispose of unused medications and securely shred personal documents.

Both events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the East Hampton Town Hall parking lot, offering residents convenient ways to protect public health, the environment, and their personal information, officials said.

"Each of these events gives residents a simple, practical way to make a difference," said East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez. "When we take unused medications out of our homes, we help prevent misuse and keep harmful substances from entering our groundwater. When we shred old records, we reduce the risk of identity theft and protect our privacy. It’s a small investment of time that makes our community safer, healthier, and more secure."

The Drug Take Back event, held in partnership with the East Hampton Town Police Department, allows residents to anonymously dispose of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications, including household pet medications. Liquids, needles, and professional or business waste will not be accepted.

Residents can also take part in Community Shredding Day, where sensitive documents such as bank statements, tax records, and medical bills can be safely shredded on site. Shredding services are free and available only to East Hampton Town residents, with a limit of four bankers boxes or bags per household, officials said.

For year-round safe medication disposal, residents may use any of the following permanent drop-off locations:

• East Hampton Town Police Department Headquarters, 131 Wainscott Northwest Road, Wainscott
• EHTPD East Hampton Precinct, 159 Pantigo Road, East Hampton (behind Town Hall)
• EHTPD Montauk Precinct, 8 South Embassy Street, Montauk
• East Hampton Senior Center, 128 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton
• White’s Apothecary, 81 Main Street, East Hampton

Questions about the Drug Take Back event may be directed to the East Hampton Town Police Department at 631-537-7575. Questions about the shredding event may be directed to the Town Supervisor’s Office at 631-324-4140.

Both events are open to East Hampton Town residents and will take place rain or shine.