Town To Host 'Shed the Meds' Pharmaceutical Drop-Off Events

Press release from the Town of North Hempstead:

April 29, 2021

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board, in partnership with Nassau County and the Nassau County Police Department, will be hosting a “Shed the Meds” pharmaceutical drop-off event on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset and Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Avenue, New Hyde Park.

Both events will operate from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

“These events are designed to keep potentially dangerous pharmaceuticals out of the hands of our children and help protect our environment,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “Pharmaceuticals that are improperly disposed of can end up in our landfills and drinking water. This is an opportunity for our residents to dispose of their pharmaceuticals in a safe manner.”

Accepted items will include: prescriptions, prescription patches, prescription medications, prescription ointments, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, sample medications and medications for pets.

Needles, sharps, aerosol cans, thermometers, ointments (liquid or lotion), hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, biohazardous waste, and medication from businesses will not be accepted.

For more information on this event, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

This press release was produced by the Town of North Hempstead. The views expressed here are the author's own.