The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District will be hosting its biannual “Shed the Meds” event on Sunday, April 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at its headquarters at 236 East Shore Road, Great Neck, NY 11023 via the Vista Hill Road entrance.
The water pollution control district 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 district 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. Collecting nearly 6,000 pounds of medications and sharps in only eight years shows the commitment that our neighbors have for protecting our environment, and we look forward to seeing them at our facility on April 27.”
This year, the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District has partnered with Reach Out America, the Nassau County Police Department, the Great Neck North High School Key Club, Village of Great Neck, Village of Great Neck Estates, Village of Great Neck Plaza, Village of Kensington, Village of Kings Point, Village of Lake Success, Village of Saddle Rock and Village of Thomaston.
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.
