Atlantic County Drop Box Locations:
- Dispose of your unused, unwanted, and/or expired medication at one of these Disposal sites.
Accepted Items:
Pills Capsules Patches Pet medications |
Not Accepted:
Trash Syringes* Liquids *(see syringe instructions at bottom of page) |
MEDICATION DISPOSAL DURING COVID-19
To help protect our families and community from COVID-19 many
of us are following the directions of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention( CDC) by maintaining social distancing and/or quarantining. With many families spending more time together in their homes, it's even more important to remember the dangers that lurk inside such as prescription medications. We would like to remind everyone to properly secure and dispose of any unwanted, unused or expired medication. |
We suggest calling your local police department non-emergency number to find out if their prescription drop box is open and available for disposal. If they are unavailable, you may use a Deterra drug deactivation bag
for your disposal needs. Medication may also be disposed of at home as a last resort. Mix the medicine with an undesirable substance, such as used coffee grounds or kitty litter, and discard. Unless the directions on the packaging say otherwise, do not flush medicine down the drain or toilet. |
Law Enforcement/Government Locations
Atlantic City Police Department
2715 Atlantic Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (609) 347-5780 9AM to 5PM GET DIRECTIONS Atlantic County Criminal Court Complex
4997 Unami Blvd. Mays Landing, NJ 08330 (609) 909-7200 GET DIRECTIONS Brigantine Police Department
(Atlantic County Sheriff Dept.) 1417 W Brigantine Ave, Brigantine, NJ 08203 (609) 266-7414 GET DIRECTIONS Buena Borough City Hall
(Franklin Twp. Police Dept.) 616 Central Ave. Minotola, NJ 08341 (856) 694-1414 GET DIRECTIONS Buena Vista Twp. Town Hall
(Atlantic County Sheriff Dept.) 890 Harding Highway Buena, NJ 08310 (609) 561-5650 Hours of operation: Monday 9-5 p.m., Tuesday 9-7:30 p.m., and Wednesday-Fridays 9-5 p.m. Every second and fourth Mondays are open from 9-10 p.m. It is closed weekends. GET DIRECTIONS |
Egg Harbor City Police Department
500 London Avenue Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 (609) 965-2901 GET DIRECTIONS Egg Harbor Township Police Department
3515 Bargaintown Road Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (609) 927-5200 GET DIRECTIONS Galloway Township Police Department
300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road Galloway Township, NJ 08205 (609) 652-3705 GET DIRECTIONS Hamilton Twp. Police Department
6101 13th St, Mays Landing, NJ 08330 (609) 625-2700 GET DIRECTIONS Hammoton Police Department
(Call First) 100 Central Ave # 1, Hammonton, NJ 08037 (609) 567-4300 GET DIRECTIONS Linwood Police Department
400 W Poplar Ave. Linwood, NJ 08221 (609) 927-5252 |
Margate City Police Department
111 North Decatur Avenue Margate City, NJ 08402 (609) 822-1151 GET DIRECTIONS Mullica Township Police Department
4528 White Horse Pike Elwood, NJ 08217 (609) 561-7600 GET DIRECTIONS Pleasantville Police Department
17 N. 1st Street Pleasantville, NJ 08232 (609) 641-6100 GET DIRECTIONS Ventnor City Police Department
White Drop Off box, diagonal from tax office 6201 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor City, NJ 08406 (609) 822-2101 GET DIRECTIONS |
Pharmacy Locations
AtlantiCare - HealthPlex
1401 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Phone: (609) 441-7088 Hours of operation: Mon-Fri: 8AM-6PM GET DIRECTIONS AtlantiCare
54 West Jimmie Leeds Rd , Galloway, NJ, 08205 Phone: (609) 404-7444 Hours of operation: Mon-Fri: 8AM-6PM Sat: 9AM-4PM GET DIRECTIONS Bellevue Drug Company
254 Bellevue Ave. Hammonton NJ 08037 Phone: (609) 561-0825 Hours of operation: Mon-Fri: 9AM-7PM Sat: 9AM-4PM Sun: 9AM-12PM |
Bunting Family Pharmacy
1337 New Road #1 Northfield, NJ 08225 (609) 484-0026 Hours of operation: Mon-Fri: 9AM-7PM Sat. 9AM-4PM GET DIRECTIONS This location will also allow disposal of liquids. Curexa Pharmacy
3007 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (855) 927-0390 Hours of operation: Mon-Sat: 9AM-7PM Closed Sunday NO Narcotics GET DIRECTIONS |
CVS Pharmacy
6818 Tilton Rd Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 Open 24/7 GET DIRECTIONS CVS Pharmacy
191 New Rd, Somers Point, NJ 08244 Mon-Sat: 8AM-11PM GET DIRECTIONS Walgreens
2247 Ocean Heights Ave Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 (609) 926-0283 Hours of operation: Everyday: 6AM-12AM GET DIRECTIONS This location also allows disposal of liquids, creams, lotions, and aerosol cans. Walmart Pharmacy
55 S White Horse Pike Hammonton, NJ 08037 (609) 567-8200 Hours of operation: Mon-Fri: 9AM-9PM Sat: 9AM-7PM Sun: 10AM-6PM GET DIRECTIONS |
If you are interested in having a permanent prescription drop box in your local community police department please contact us at jtacnj@atlprev.org or 609-272-0101 ext. 11
Reside outside of Atlantic County and want to locate a drop box? Visit www.americanmedicinechest.com
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Use the Deterra Drug Deactivation System to safely dispose of unused medications.
The Deterra® System is a scientifically proven product, powered by patented MAT12® Molecular Adsorption Technology. In a simple 3-step process, a user can deactivate drugs, thereby preventing drug misuse and protecting the environment. We strongly encourage everyone to dispose of unused, unwanted and or expired medication at a permanent prescription drop box location, but if you are unable to do that, this is the best alternative! For your FREE Deterra Pouch contact us today at (609)272-0101 ext. 11 or by emailing lsmith@atlprev.org
The Deterra® System is a scientifically proven product, powered by patented MAT12® Molecular Adsorption Technology. In a simple 3-step process, a user can deactivate drugs, thereby preventing drug misuse and protecting the environment. We strongly encourage everyone to dispose of unused, unwanted and or expired medication at a permanent prescription drop box location, but if you are unable to do that, this is the best alternative! For your FREE Deterra Pouch contact us today at (609)272-0101 ext. 11 or by emailing lsmith@atlprev.org
Syringe Disposal Information
Syringe Disposal Information:
www.nj.gov/health/ceohs/documents/phss/syringe.pdf
www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/HomeHealthandConsumer/ConsumerProducts/Sharps/
www.nj.gov/health/ceohs/documents/phss/syringe.pdf
www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/HomeHealthandConsumer/ConsumerProducts/Sharps/
You may also dispose of sharps/needles during a Hope One event. For additional information please visit www.hopeoneac.com or call 609-909-7200.
Get a FREE
Prescription Medicine Lockbox
Protect your family by securing all prescription medications in your home with this FREE “Prescription Medicine Lockbox.” For your FREE Lockbox please contact us today at (609)272-0101 ext. 11 or by emailing jtacnj@atlprev.org