MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Law enforcement agencies in Morris County collected 273 pounds of unused and expired prescription medications during the first National Prescription Drug Take Back Day of 2026, officials said.
The event, coordinated locally by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Sheriff’s Office and several municipal police departments, is part of a nationwide initiative led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to promote safe disposal of medications and reduce the risk of misuse.
Residents were able to anonymously drop off unwanted medications at three collection sites — ShopRite of Greater Morristown in Cedar Knolls (105 pounds), Uncle Giuseppe’s in Morris Plains (103 pounds) and the ACME supermarket in Randolph (65 pounds) — for a total of 273 pounds collected.
Authorities said the program aims to prevent prescription drug abuse by removing unused medications from homes and ensuring they are disposed of safely.
Last year, Morris County’s spring and fall Take Back Day events collected a combined total of 749 pounds of medications.
The initiative involves cooperation among county, municipal and state law enforcement agencies working together to provide residents with a safe and convenient disposal option.
