>NOVEMBER 14th – “OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET”
On Saturday November 14th the Ridgewood Police Department will be participating in “Operation Medicine Cabinet”
A Day to Get Rid of Your Unused, Unwanted and Expired Medication
The program is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration NJ Division.
The purpose of the program is to reduce the availability of prescription drugs to teens throughout the state. Abuse of prescription drugs amongst teens is on the rise nation wide, primarily due to the fact that they readily available in the family medicine cabinet. In addition teens are also abusing over-the –counter drugs such as cough medicine. Beyond the dangers associated with the abuse of prescription drugs, many teens may turn to similar street drugs once their family supply ends.
Between the hours of 10am and 2 pm community members will be able to properly dispose of their unused and expired medications. Special containers will be located at the Ridgewood Police Department lobby in Village Hall. Det. Peter Youngberg will be present to answer questions and assist citizens with the disposal process.
The process is anonymous, no questions will be asked or identification requested.
Individuals may dispose of medication either in its original container or by removing the medication from its container and disposing it directly into the drug disposal box.
If the original container is brought for disposal, it will be recommended that the label if it contains personal identifying information. The label should be removed prior to placement into the disposal box.
Liquid products, such as cough, should remain sealed in their original container. The depositor should ensure that the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage.
Syringes and other sharp instruments will not be accepted.
If a resident can not make the event date, they can refer to the Operation Medicine Cabinet website (https://www.operationmedicinecabinetnj.com) for further information.
The website provides the Federal Guidelines from the Office of National Drug Control Policy, for proper disposal of prescription drugs when drug take back programs are not available;
1. Remove prescription drugs from their original containers.
2. Mix drugs with undesirable substance, such as cat litter or used coffee grounds.
3. Put the mixture into a disposable container with a lid, such as a margarine tub or into a sealable bag.
4. Conceal or remove any personal information, including Rx number, on the empty containers by covering it with black permanent marker, duct tape or by scratching it off.
5. Place the sealed container with the mixture and the empty drug containers in the trash.
NOVEMBER 16th PLANNING BOARD MEETING ON H ZONE CANCELLED
THE NOVEMBER 16, 2009, SPECIAL
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
ABOUT THE H ZONE
HAS BEEN CANCELLED
A NEW DATE HAS NOT YET BEEN SCHEDULED.
