Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino today announced that the Town, in partnership with Drug Free Long Island and the Nassau County Police Department, will be hosting a ‘Shed the Meds’ program on Monday, October 15, from 5-7pm at Marjorie Post Park, in Massapequa.

“As we know, making sure our medications are kept secured and properly disposed of is so crucial during these times when prescription drug abuse is an ongoing battle so many are effected by,” Supervisor Saladino said. “Unfortunately, for most people, setting aside the time to properly dispose of old medications is not usually high on the priority list. That’s why events like our ‘Shed the Meds’ program are so important, as it provides ample opportunity for safe disposal of unwanted medications. Safe disposal helps protect the environment and keeps medications out of the hands of young children or others who would use them improperly.”

In cooperation with Drug Free Long Island, and the Nassau County Police Department, the Town will host this event at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa, in the parking lot near the community center. This program is anonymous, and will run from 5pm-7pm..

For those looking to turn in unused or expired medication, be sure to make sure of the following:

• If left in original container, please remove all personal information from label.
• Liquid medication will not be accepted
• Intra-venous solutions, injectables, and syringes are not accepted.
• Illicit substances are also not part of this initiative.

Community Action for Social Justice will also be on hand at the event to collect used syringes. For more information about the ‘Shed the Meds’ program, visit the Town of Oyster Bay website at www.oysterbaytown.com or call 516-203-7486.