Get Rid Of Old Medication On Livingston ‘Drug Take Back Day’

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Township of Livingston. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24. The Township of Livingston reminds residents that two permanent Drug Drop Boxes are located in the lobby of Police Headquarters at 333 South Livingston Avenue.

Residents can stop by and deposit unused, unwanted, and expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications in the boxes anonymously any time. The only items that are not acceptable are syringes, EpiPens, and other sharp instruments.

Take Back Day encourages the public to dispose of old, unused, unwanted, and expired prescription and over-the-counter medications properly and safely to help lower the risk of drug abuse and misuse. Doing so also keeps potentially toxic chemicals out of the soil and water system. This helps to preserve a safe and healthy environment for future generations.

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the free 24-hour Drug Drop Box located in the lobby of Livingston Police Headquarters, 333 South Livingston Avenue. All are reminded that containers can be placed in the box individually or in plastic Ziploc-type bags.

For more information, including information on disposing of sharps such as syringes and EpiPens, visit livingstonnj.org/DrugDropBox

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