WHAT – Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) is partnering with the Nassau County Police Department’s Second Precinct to host a “Shed the Meds” event at the Syosset Public Library on Tuesday, March 11.
From 5 – 7:30 p.m., residents will have the opportunity to securely dispose of unwanted and/or expired prescription medications and patches, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, drug samples and pet medications under the supervision of Second Precinct officers. Please note that needles/sharps, aerosol cans, thermometers, ointments (liquid or lotion), hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, biohazardous materials and/or medications from businesses will not be accepted.
“Spring cleaning will soon be on many people’s minds, and one of the best ways to start is clearing our medicine cabinets of medications that are no longer useful or needed,” Deputy Minority Leader Drucker said. “I am happy that our ongoing partnership with the Second Precinct gives Nassau residents a safe and convenient way to complete this task in a way that both protects the environment and prevents drug abuse and misuse in our community. If you have unwanted or expired medicine that you want to discard, please join us at the Syosset Library on March 11 and avail yourself of this vital service!”
Residents can contact the Second Precinct at 516-573-6200 or Deputy Minority Leader Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 with questions.
WHEN – Tuesday, March 11, 2025
TIME – 5 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE - Syosset Public Library 225 South Oyster Bay Road Syosset, N.Y. 11791