Operation Take Back in Marlboro and Colts Neck, Bring Unused Prescriptions

In an effort to rid medicine cabinets of unwanted or unused prescription drugs, and the are partnering with Monmouth County for Operation Take Back medicine disposal day.

In Marlboro on Oct. 26, anyone can drop off prescription medication to a drop-off at the Marlboro Swim Club office on Wyncrest Road between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or at any time in the lobby of the Marlboro Police Department. 

In Colts Neck on Oct. 26, anyone can drop off their unwanted or expired medication at from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Colts Neck Courthouse. 

Accepted items:  

• unused and expired prescription medications
• prescription cough syrup, sealed
• prescription eye and ear drips
• unused and expired over the counter medications

Unacceptable items:

• hypodermic needles
• medical waste
• mercury thermometers
• illegal drugs or paraphernalia

Please remove the prescription label on the original prescription container if it contains any personal identifying information. The collection is anonymous, no identification is required.

In November of last year, the Marlboro Township Police Department unveiled its new permanent prescription drop-box, which is available to residents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The box, in partnership with the Division of Consumer Affairs and the Office of the Attorney General, signifies the township's ongoing relationship with the Prescription Drug Take Back program in New Jersey.