The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District has announced that it is hosting its biannual “Shed the Meds” event on Sunday, April 28 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 allows residents to safely dispose of unused and expired medications and sharps.
Before arriving at the event, residents should separate their medications and sharps to ensure their safe disposal.
“We are always so proud to see such enthusiasm for Shed the Meds, with participation in the event growing every six months,” said GNWPCD Commissioner Patty Katz. “This serves as an excellent opportunity for our residents to aid in the GNWPCD’s mission of protecting our environment, as safely disposing of unused medications and sharps prevents them from contaminating our landfills and water systems. We have now collected over 5,000 pounds of these potentially harmful materials from our residents over the last seven years and we are looking forward to seeing you at our facility on April 28.”
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.
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.
