(Long Island, NY) “If you are like most people, then your medicine cabinet contains either expired or unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medications,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). “Setting aside time to properly dispose of old medication is usually not high on our priority list. But holding on to expired medication of any kind is dangerous for us and our loved ones, and improperly disposing of these expired pills is dangerous for our entire community.”
Senator Hannon, in cooperation with the Nassau County Police Department, announces a “Shed The Meds” (Safe Drug Disposal) on Friday, April 25, from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon at the Farmingdale Library (116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale). At this event, residents can safely dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs.
Residents can simply drive up and drop-off any medication that has expired or they no longer need, where it will be collected and safely disposed of by officers from the Nassau County Police Department. There is no need to even get out of the car!
“Throwing out medication improperly, such as flushing them in the toilet or pouring them down the drain, can cause pollution in local waterways and in our drinking water,” said Hannon. “Safe disposal helps protect the environment and keeps medications out of the hands of young children or others who would use them improperly.”
Those who unable to take advantage of this handy drop-off can also dispose of unwanted prescription medications any time at the New York State Police Troop Headquarters in Farmingdale (Republic Airport), as well as any of the Nassau County Police Department Precinct locations.
For additional information or any questions, please contact Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 516-739-1700 or E-mail him at hannon@nysenate.gov.
