Morris County Prosecutor's Office Joins National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Published on October 17, 2016

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor's Office Chief of Investigations John R. Speirs, Morris Plains Borough Police Chief Jason A. Kohn, Morris Township Police Chief John McGuinness, and Randolph Township Police Chief David Stokoe announce that on Saturday, October 22, 2016, they will be participating in the 12th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

The initiative encourages individuals to anonymously turn in unused, unwanted or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications into secure drop boxes. It is a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for the abuse of medications. After the event, law enforcement officials will dispose of these substances in an environmentally safe manner.

This event is coordinated nationwide by the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). In Morris County and in conjunction with the DEA, it is a collaborative effort by members from the Morris County Prosecutor's Office and from participating municipal law enforcement agencies.

This National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the following three locations:

Stop and Shop Supermarket
245 Littleton Road
Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950

Morris Township Municipal Parking Lot (Next to Tiff's Grill and Ale House)
191 Speedwell Ave.
Morris Township, New Jersey 07960

ACME Supermarket
690 Millbrook Road
Randolph, New Jersey 07869

During the last operation held on April 30, 2016, 726 pounds of various medications were collected from four sites in Morris County that were staffed by members from the Morris County Prosecutor's Office and from participating police departments. Moreover, according to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, during the same operation, a total of 1365 pounds were collected from these four sites, as well as from other locations throughout Morris County.

If you are unable to make this date, you can log on to http://safehealthymorris.org/dropbox/ for a list of permanent drop box locations nearest you.

Inquiries concerning this press release should be directed to Public Information Officer Paul Merkler at pressinquiry@co.morris.nj.us or 973-285-6215.