The Town Of North Hempstead’s Stop Throwing Out Pollutants program, which collects unwanted medications and ensures that they are safely disposed, will have it’s next drop off date on Saturday, Sept. 7
Prescription drugs and other harmful pollutants pose a public health risk and are damaging to the local ecosystem when improperly discarded. Residents can do their part to keep Long Island’s waterways and aquatic life safe by properly disposing of prescription drugs and utilizing government-sponsored programs.
“Improper disposal of potential pollutants, such as flushing unused prescription drugs down the toilet, can cause serious environmental and medical problems,” said Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Commissioner Deena Lesser. “We are urging everyone to use proper disposal methods and take advantage of the Town of North Hempstead’s S.T.O.P. prescription drug take-back program.”
Residents should also consider using TakeAway Envelopes for unused medication disposal. These envelopes are available for a small fee online or at your local pharmacy. Simply follow the instructions for use – fill it, seal it, and return it for assured destruction via your USPS mail carrier, or nearby Post Office.
The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District encourages residents to call (516) 482-0238 for further information on medication disposal and environmental protection tips.
The Sept. 7 program will take place at Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Ave. in New Hyde Park
