Over 70 people disposed of unwanted or expired prescription medications at Syosset’s “Shed the Meds” event at the library on Tuesday, April 29. The event was sponsored by Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker and the county police department’s 2nd Precinct.
During the event, residents totaled nine full, large garbage bags of medications at the library under the supervision of police officers.
“For the safety of our community and protection of the environment, clearing out our medicine cabinets is one of the most important forms of spring cleaning that we can do – and Shed the Meds events provide a convenient and secure opportunity that ensures unwanted drugs will not fall into the wrong hands,” Drucker said.
This Shed the Meds event was added after Drucker’s previous March 11 session at the library was cut short by a bomb scare, which was ultimately proven to be unfounded. Between the two sessions, more than 16 bags of unwanted medication were gathered for safe disposal.
“I am so thankful to Sgt. Mardoney and the entire second precinct, as well as Syosset Public Library head of programming Alisa Fogel and her team, for working so diligently to make this event a tremendously impactful success once again,” Drucker said
