Pharmaceutical Drop-off Program Announced

A pharmaceutical drop-off program to help with the disposal of expired and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications has been scheduled at several Manhasset and Port Washington locations in the coming months.

The program addresses the epidemic of pharmaceutical drug abuse and the potential threat of the drugs entering our drinking water. 

“North Hempstead realizes the dangers of having prescription drugs in the hands of teens, as well as in our landfills,” said Supervisor Jon Kaiman. “By teaming up with our public schools, we continue to educate our youth on how disposing of unwanted and expired pharmaceuticals protects our environment.”

To help protect drinking water and our bays and keep your family safe, residents are urged to discard pharmaceuticals at each of the Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.) events, as well as the public schools listed below:

• Oct. 5: Port Washington School District from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. located at Sousa Elementary, 101 Sands Point Rd., Port Washington.
• Oct. 26: Manhasset School District from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at Manhasset Park District lot across from Manhasset High School
• Nov. 3: S.T.O.P. Program from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., located at North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 West Shore Rd., Port Washington