Director of Public Safety Neal Rochford and Chief of Police Ted Stuessy announced today the Haddonfield Police Department has installed a “Project Medicine Drop” box at police headquarters. The project is part of the New Jersey Attorney General’s initiative, which provides a safe way to dispose of unwanted prescription medications. The project was funded in a continued partnership with the Haddonfield Municipal Alliance.
“Project Medicine Drop is a natural addition to our commitment to help improve the public safety and quality of life in Haddonfield. This is a valuable resource available for residents to safely destroy unwanted medications and help avoid the potential for abuse presented by otherwise beneficial medications,” Haddonfield Police Chief Ted Stuessy said.
Project Medicine Drop is an important component of the New Jersey Attorney General’s effort to stop the diversion and abuse of prescription drugs, including highly addictive opiate painkillers.
Through this initiative, the State Division of Consumer Affairs installs secure “prescription drug drop boxes” at police departments, sheriff’s offices, and State Police barracks across New Jersey, allowing citizens to safely dispose of their unused, excess, or expired prescription medications.
Members of the public are invited to visit the Project Medicine Drop sites and drop off any unused prescription medications anonymously and with no questions asked. Most Project Medicine Drop sites make this service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
By giving New Jerseyans a safe and secure method to dispose of unneeded medications, Project Medicine Drop helps prevent the abuse of these drugs. This initiative also protects New Jersey’s environment by keeping these drugs out of landfills and out of the water supply. More information about Project Medicine Drop, including the full list of Project Medicine Drop locations, can be found at www.NJConsumerAffairs.gov/meddrop.
