Crime & Safety
Drop Unwanted Medication at the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office
The program began based on national studies about the rising misuse of prescription painkillers.
A drop-box for prescription medication will be available at the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with several other law enforcement locations around the county.
The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office is located at 50 E. Main St. in Freehold.
Accepted items:
- unused and expired prescription medications
- prescription cough syrup, sealed
- prescription eye and ear drips
- unused and expired over the counter medications
Unacceptable items:
- hypodermic needles
- medical waste
- mercury thermometers
- illegal drugs or paraphernalia
Please remove the prescription label on the original prescription container if it contains any personal identifying information. The collection is anonymous, no identification is required. Pills do not have to be in the original case.
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