South Brunswick To Collect Unused, Expired Prescription Drugs

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Residents of South Brunswick can now safely dispose unused prescription drugs this weekend. The ‘Operation Takeback NJ’ event is scheduled on Oct. 24.

Oct. 24 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, that aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible method for disposing of unneeded and expired prescription pills.

South Brunswick residents can dispose unused or expired medication either in its original container or by removing them from containers and disposing directly into the drug disposal box.

If the original container is submitted, residents are encouraged to remove the prescription label if it contains any personal identifying information.

Liquid products, like cough medicine, should remain sealed in their original container. The depositor should ensure that the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage.

Here’s the drop of location and time:

• Location: South Brunswick Police Department
• Date: 10/24/2020
• Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Syringes and other sharp instruments will not be accepted.

Anyone entering the building to drop off medications is required to wear a mask.