WHAT – Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) is once again partnering with the Nassau County Police Department’s Second Precinct to host a “Shed the Meds” event at the Syosset Public Library on Tuesday, April 29.
From 5 – 7:30 p.m., residents will have the opportunity to securely dispose of unwanted and/or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, drug samples and pet medications under the supervision of Second Precinct officers. Please note that, during this Shed the Meds session, only pills will be accepted for disposal – and the pills must come from homes, not businesses.
Deputy Minority Leader Drucker’s previous March 11 session at the library was disrupted by a bomb scare that proved to be unfounded. While the event was forced to end early at 6:15 p.m., police were still able to fill more than seven large garbage bags with unwanted medication.
“Even though our last visit to the Syosset Public Library was cut short, the fact that we were able to collect so much medication illustrates the tremendous demand for this service,” Deputy Minority Leader Drucker said. “When we saw the results, we knew we had to come back sooner than later, and I am grateful to the Second Precinct and the Syosset Public Library for once again opening their doors to a program that does so much to protect the environment and prevent drug abuse and misuse in Nassau County.”
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, April 29, 2025
TIME – 5 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE - Syosset Public Library 225 South Oyster Bay Road Syosset, N.Y. 11791
