For Immediate Release:
October 23, 2024
Middletown, NJ – Chief R. Craig Weber announced that the Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) will once again be participating in the “National Take Back Initiative” in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) New Jersey Division and other state and local law enforcement agencies. The program will occur on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Middletown Township Police Headquarters, located at 1 Kings Highway.
The goal of the National Take Back Initiative is to provide a safe opportunity for the citizens of New Jersey to rid their homes of unused, unwanted, or expired medications by turning these medications over to law enforcement officials for disposal of these substances in a non-hazardous manner. This nationwide law enforcement initiative resulted in the collection of 335 tons of unwanted medication with 4,607 participating departments, making the bi-annual event a continued success and great benefit to the 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 may be accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. Intra-venous solutions, injectables, and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazards posed by blood-borne pathogens. E-cigarette and vaping devices can also be disposed of only after the batteries are removed.
MTPD thanks those who will be participating 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.
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Contact: D/Chief Paul Bailey Public Information Officer
Desk: (732) 615-2066
pbailey@middletownnj.org