Permanent Medicine Drop Box Up At Middletown Police HQ

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Middletown Township today announced it has installed a permanent Project Medicine Drop box at police headquarters, located at 1 Kings Highway.

In the past, the Middletown police department had only participated in two weekend collections, but this is now a permanent Project Medicine Drop Box installed. The box, which is located in the main lobby next to the elevator, is fastened to the floor and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to anyone who wishes to dispose of unwanted/unused medications.

It should make it easier for Middletown residents to take an active role in the fight against the nationwide epidemic of opiate and heroin abuse, which is often fueled by the abuse of prescription painkillers.

“It will encourage our residents to be fully aware of the potential for abuse presented by otherwise beneficial medications,” said Middletown Township Police Chief Craig Weber.

“It’s imperative that we offer our residents the convenience of accessing this drop box at any time,” said Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger. “I commend Chief Weber for continuing our commitment to public service and safety.”

Project Medicine Drop is an important component of the New Jersey Attorney General’s effort to stop the diversion and abuse of prescription drugs, including highly addictive opiate painkillers. Through this initiative, the State Division of Consumer Affairs installs secure “prescription drug drop boxes” at police departments, sheriff’s offices, and State Police barracks across New Jersey, allowing citizens to safely dispose of their unused, excess, or expired prescription medications.

This initiative also protects New Jersey’s environment by keeping these drugs out of landfills and out of the water supply.