Safely Dispose of Prescription Drugs and Syringes for National Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, April 27, 2024
PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROP OFF
Any expired, or unused prescription drugs can be disposed of anonymously in a drop box accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at the Washington Township Police Station, 1 E. Springtown Road, Long Valley. (908) 876-3232
For other drop off locations in Morris County click HERE
Medicines that languish in home medicine cabinets are highly susceptible to misuse, abuse, and theft. Rates of prescription drug misuse are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. We must do all that we can to stem overdose fatalities and reduce access to these substances. According to DrugFree.com, 90% of prescription drug addictions begin in the teenage years; as many as 1 in 4 teens report taking a prescription drug that was not prescribed to them, with most obtaining them from their parents', friends', or family member’s medicine cabinet. Clearing out unused medications is essential in preventing unauthorized access and overdose deaths.
SAFE SYRINGE DISPOSAL PROGRAMS IN MORRIS COUNTY
ST. CLARE’S HOSPITAL (DOVER AND DENVILLE CAMPUS) – Drop off syringes at the front desk. M-F 8 AM-3PM. MUST BE IN A SEALED, HARDENED CONTAINER THAT IS PUNCTURE FREE. DOVER (973)989-3073. DENVILLE (973)625-6026
MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER – Containers for syringes can be picked up or dropped off at the outpatient desk located on the right after going into the main entrance. M-F 7AM-7PM. SATURDAYS 7AM-3PM. SYRINGES MUST BE EMPTY AND SYRINGE CONTAINERS CANNOT BE MORE THAN 3/4s FULL. (973)971-4177
CHILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL/ACCESS CENTER (POMPTON PLAINS)
Pick up, fill, and drop off syringe containers at the access center. All syringes must be in containers. M-F 7AM-5PM. SATURDAYS 8AM-12PM. Closed holidays (973)831-5010
SHARPS MEDICAL WASTE SERVICES www.sharpsmws.com 800-772-5657