On Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Hoboken Police Department will participate in the National Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Day.
National Take Back Day provides residents with a safe, convenient, and anonymous way to dispose of unneeded or expired prescription drugs, which can often become a gateway to addiction.
On Saturday, Oct. 25, residents can drop off old, expired, unneeded, and unwanted tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs, no questions asked, in the lobby area of the following locations:
- Hoboken Police Department Headquarters, 106 Hudson St.
- Adams Gardens, 220 Adams St.
- Monroe Gardens, 221 Jackson St.
- Fox Hill Gardens, 311 13th St.
“Disposing of unused or expired medications during National Take Back Day, is a simple step residents can take to help protect our community,” said
Police Chief Steven Aguiar. “I encourage everyone to take a moment to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely drop off unwanted medications with our officers. Together, we can help keep Hoboken safe and prevent potential misuse.”
E-cigarette and vaping devices will also be collected, but only if the batteries have been removed. If the battery cannot be removed, consumers can check with large electronic chain stores who may accept the device for proper disposal.
Learn more about National Take Back Day at
https://www.dea.gov/takebackday
