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National Prescription Take Back Day: Where To Drop Yours In Lacey

April 30 is National Prescription Take Back Day. Here's where you can dispose of your unwanted meds in Lacey.

LACEY, NJ — The Lacey Police Department has announced their participation in the DEA National Prescription Take Back Day on April 30. Lacey residents will be able to dispose of unused or unwanted prescription medications in a safe way.

You can dispose of your medication at the Lanoka Harbor EMS and First Aid at 305 Manchester Ave. in Lanoka Harbor. It will be open between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The purpose of Prescription Take Back Day is to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction from starting, according to DEA. For more information and other collection sites, visit DEA here.

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