Middletown Police Drug/Medicine Take Back Is April 30

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Middletown Police Department will once again be participating in the “National Take Back Initiative” in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other state and local law enforcement agencies.

Middletown residents can return all old medication and drugs on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. at police headquarters, 1 Kings Highway.

When the most recent drug take-back was held in October 2021, New Jersey collected 14,029 pounds of unwanted medication, from 203 participating state and local departments.

Participants may dispose of medication(s) in the original container, or by removing the medication from the container and disposing of it directly into the disposal box. Individuals are encouraged to remove any identifying information from prescription labels that may be present.

All solid dosage pharmaceutical products and liquids may be accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. Intra-venous solutions, injectables, and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens.

The goal of the 22nd National Take Back Initiative is to continue to allow the citizens of New Jersey to rid their homes of unused, unwanted, or expired medications by turning these medications over to law enforcement officials who can in turn dispose of these substances in a safe and non-hazardous manner.