The Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office announced its participation in this year’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at close to 5,000 local drop-off locations nationwide. The event takes place on October 26, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Office Substation in Princetown.
For more than a decade, these events have helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications – those that are old, unwanted, or expired – that too often become a gateway to addiction.
" National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a great opportunity for our community to safely dispose of old or unwanted medications,” said Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino. “By participating, we can help prevent misuse and keep dangerous drugs out of our homes, ultimately making Schenectady County safer for everyone."
The public can drop off potentially dangerous prescription medications at the collection site. Items not accepted include syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container with the cap tightly sealed to prevent leakage.
The Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office and the National Guard Counter Drug Program have teamed up with CVS/pharmacy Medical Disposal for Safer Communities Program to help communities safely dispose of unwanted medications, including controlled substances that may otherwise be diverted, abused or contaminate our water supply. A drop-box is available at the Schenectady County Jail, 320 Veeder Ave, Schenectady 12307 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
More information about the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office is available at www.schenectadycountyny.gov/sheriff.