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City of Newark Police Division
Friday October 10th, 2025 :: 11:09 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Newark Police Welcomes Residents and Visitors To Dispose of Unused Drugs and Used Vape and E-Cigarette Devices on Oct. 25th

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. announces that Newark Police will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay on Saturday, October 25th, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

#TakeBackDay offers a safe and free opportunity for Newark residents and visitors to dispose of unused, expired, or unwanted medications discreetly.

Deposit your unused prescription drugs, vape pens, or other e-cigarette devices anonymously at a receptacle located at one of our locations listed below (Note: Batteries must be removed from devices):

2nd Precinct – 1 Lincoln Avenue
3rd Precinct – 649 Market Street
4th Precinct – 247 16th Avenue
5th Precinct – 480 Clinton Avenue
6th Precinct – 491 Irvington Avenue
7th Precinct – 159 N. 10th Street
9th/Metro Precinct – 22 Franklin Street
Emergency Services Division – 472 Orange Street
Juvenile Services Section – 43 Dickerson Street
Director Miranda urges anyone with information regarding any criminal activity to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.orgNewark Police Division. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #cops #takebackday

Address/Location
City of Newark Police Division
480 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108

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Non-emergencies: 973-733-6000

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