Shed The Meds Coming to New Hyde Park

People with unwanted medications in their homes will have the chance to dispose them responsibly via an upcoming “Shed the Meds” program coming to New Hyde Park.

The program is slated for Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 pm at New Hyde Park Memorial High School, in the parking lot on Evergreen Avenue, across from Tully Park.

To participate, drive up, drop off the old or unused medications, and drive away. All collected medication will be safely disposed of by officers from the Nassau County Police Department, which will be supervising the programs.

Safe disposal helps protect the environment and eliminates the risk of these drugs getting into the hands of small children or those who might misuse them. Improper disposal of medications, such as pouring them down the drain or flushing them down the toilet, can potentially pollute local waterways.

The program is sponsored by Sen. Jack M. Martins, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, and Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello. For more information, call Senator Martins’ office at 516-746-5924.