The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District has announce that it is hosting its biannual “Shed the Meds” event on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at its headquarters at 236 East Shore Road in Great Neck via the Vista Hill Road entrance.

The GNWPCD encourages the community to take advantage of its contactless drive-thru event, which provides residents with an opportunity to safely dispose of unused and expired medications as well as sharps. Before arriving at the event, residents should be sure to separate their medications and sharps to ensure their safe disposal.

“The community’s involvement in Shed the Meds increases every six months, consistently making this one of the most exciting times of the year for us,” said GNWPCD Commissioner Patty Katz. “It is important to safely dispose of unused medications and sharps not only to prevent them from contaminating our waters, but also to take these harmful materials out of residents’ homes as we prepare to spend most of our time inside during the winter. Collecting nearly 5,000 pounds of medications and sharps in only seven years shows the commitment that our neighbors have for protecting our environment, and we look forward to seeing them at our facility on October 29.”

This year, the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District has partnered with Reach Out America, the Great Neck Breast Cancer Coalition, the Nassau County Police Department and the Great Neck North High School Key Club.

Due to the community’s continued participation and enthusiasm surrounding this event, the District has been able to collect nearly two and a half tons of pharmaceutical waste and sharps over the last seven years.

For additional information and updates about the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District, please visit  www.gnwpcd.net or call the office at 516-482-0238.