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Posted on: October 6, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Legislator Schaefer is Hosting a "Shed the Meds" Drug Drop Off Event in Carle Place

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022 • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Carle Place High School – 168 Cherry Ln., Carle Place

Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer is joining with New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra, the Nassau County Police Department, and the Carle Place School District in sponsoring a “Shed the Meds” event at Carle Place High School. This event will allow residents to safely dispose of unused, unwanted and expired medications.  Simply drive up, drop off, and drive away.

Keep medications in original containers and block out your name for anonymity. Do not cross out medication information on label.

ACCEPTED ITEMS INCLUDE: Prescription medications, prescription patches, over the counter medications, vitamins, sample medications and medications for pets. Illegal narcotics may also be dropped off anonymously, no questions asked. 

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED INCLUDE: Syringes, sharps, aerosol cans, thermometers, inhalers, over-the-counter ointments, liquid medications, hydrogen peroxide, chemo drugs, medication from businesses and bloody or infectious waste.

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