Morris County Law Enforcement Joins Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Published on April 21, 2025
Morris County Law Enforcement Joins National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Drop-Off Sites Open April 26 for Safe Medication Disposal
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Morris County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with several local police departments, will participate in the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The national initiative coordinated semi-annually by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration encourages safe, convenient and responsible disposal of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications. The effort also aims to educate the public about the potential for abuse of pharmaceuticals.
Participating agencies include the Hanover Township Police Department, Morris Plains Police Department, Morris Township Police Department and Randolph Township Police Department.
On April 26, satellite collection sites will be established at the following Morris County locations:
690 Millbrook Ave., Randolph, NJ 07869
- ShopRite of Greater Morristown
178 East Hanover Ave., Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
245 Littleton Road (U.S. 202), Morris Plains, NJ 07950
At the conclusion of the event, all collected medications will be turned over to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office for safe and environmentally responsible destruction.
Residents who are unable to attend may utilize one of the permanent drop box locations throughout the county. A full list of drop box locations is available by clicking here.
For media inquiries, please contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Public Information Officer Megan Knab at mknab@co.morris.nj.us.