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News Release –

PERTH AMBOY, NJ— Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Perth Amboy Police Department will be hosting National Prescription Take Back in two locations in the City of Perth Amboy for safe disposal of prescription drugs on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

As stated by DEA Public Affairs, “The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is continuing its efforts to take back unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications.  The DEA invites the public to bring their potentially dangerous, unwanted medicines to one of over 5,000 collection sites around the country that are manned by more than 3,800 of DEA’s tribal and local law enforcement partners.  This service is free of charge, with no questions asked.”

A Medicine Drop Box is permanently located in the Perth Amboy Police Department (PAPD) on 365 New Brunswick Avenue. It allows the public to dispose of unused and expired prescription medications safely, securely, and anonymously– 24-hours/7-days a week.

“Through the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign we provide many seasonal programs for healthy families. National Prescription Take Back is right in line with these initiatives in continuing to keeping our residents safe and healthy,” said Mayor Wilda Diaz.

Please see the following guidelines on what types of medication is accepted in the drop box:

• For safety reasons, the Project Medicine Drop box can ONLY accept solid medications such as PILLS, PATCHES, INHALERS, and similar objects.
• The mailbox CANNOT accept LIQUIDS, MEDICAL WASTE, or SYRINGES.
• It should also be noted that consumers may only dispose of LEGAL prescription or over-the-counter medications.

WHEN: Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Drop-Off Location #1:  PAPD, 365 New Brunswick Ave.

Drop-Off Location #2:  Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center, 1 Olive St.