Middletown Township. Police Chief R. Craig Weber announced that the Police Department will once again be participating in the “National Take Back Initiative” in conjunction with the state’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and other state and local law enforcement agencies this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.
The program will take place from 10:00am through 2:00pm at the Police Headquarters, located at 1 Kings Highway.
Goal of the 23rd National Take Back Initiative is to continue allowing citizens of New Jersey to rid their homes of unused, unwanted, or expired medications by turning these medications over to law enforcement officials. Experiences officials will then dispose of these substances in a safe and non-hazardous manner.
This a similar program last year, New Jersey collected 15,114 pounds of unwanted medication, through 231 participating state and local departments, making the bi-annual event a continued enormous success and an even greater benefit to our community.
Participants may dispose of medication(s) in the original container, or by removing the medication from the container and disposing of it directly into the disposal box. Individuals are encouraged to remove any identifying information from prescription labels that may be present.
All solid dosage pharmaceutical products and liquids will be accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. Intravenous solutions, injectables, and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens.
Chief Weber, on behalf of the entire police department, expressed thanks to all who participate in this event. “We encourage all residents to be mindful of any medications that may be in their households and be sure to keep them out of the reach of small children, “ the chief urged.
