Get Rid Of Unused, Expired Medicine At Bernards Police Drug Take-Back Event

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Bernards Township Police will be accepting unwanted prescription drugs from community members as part of Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can dispose of unused and expired medications safely and properly by dropping them off at the drop box in the lobby of the Bernards Township Police headquarters at 1 Collyer Lane.

Items such as syringes, liquids, and illegal drugs will not be accepted.

"Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in - safely and anonymously - a record amount of prescription drugs," according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Along with Bernards Township, police departments in Bedminster, Peapack/ Gladstone, and Far Hills will have permanent drop boxes in the lobby of Police Headquarters.

For a full list of drop box locations, click HERE.

For more information, visit DEATakeBack.com.

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