102 Pounds Of Unused, Expired Pills Collected In Mercer Co.: Sheriff

MERCER COUNTY, NJ —The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office collected 102 pounds of unused and expired prescription pills during Saturday's Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, officials said.

The disposed of medications ranged from daily diabetes and heart medications to addictive painkillers, Sheriff Jack Kemler said.

"Participation in Drug Take-Back Day reflects my commitment to the safety and health of county residents. I encourage the public to continue removing unneeded medications from their homes to prevent misuse and addiction," Kemler said in a media statement.

"Another Take-Back day will soon be planned for the fall season."

The drop-off event is held twice a year and sponsored by the Sheriff's Office. This year’s event was held Saturday, April 22 at the County Administration Building in Trenton. The event is considered a safe, fast, and easy way to dispose of old medications and take dangerous drugs out of circulation.

All prescription drugs collected were turned over to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and destroyed.

For more information on prescription drug disposal initiatives, contact the Mercer County Sheriff's Office Programs Section at 609-278-7159.

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