MORRIS COUNTY — Law enforcement agencies across Morris County collected a total of 273 pounds of unused and expired prescription medications during the first National Prescription Drug Take Back Day of 2026, officials announced.
The event, coordinated locally by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and multiple municipal police departments, is part of a nationwide initiative led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The program encourages residents to safely dispose of medications and helps reduce the risk of misuse and abuse.
Residents were able to anonymously drop off unwanted medications at three convenient collection sites throughout the county. The ShopRite of Greater Morristown in Cedar Knolls collected 105 pounds, Uncle Giuseppe’s in Morris Plains collected 103 pounds, and the ACME supermarket in Randolph collected 65 pounds.
Officials emphasized that the initiative plays a critical role in preventing prescription drug abuse by removing unused medications from homes and ensuring they are disposed of properly.
The Take Back Day program continues to see strong participation locally. In 2025, Morris County’s spring and fall events combined resulted in the collection of 749 pounds of medications.
Authorities noted that the program’s success is made possible through the collaboration of county, municipal, and state law enforcement agencies working together to provide residents with a safe, convenient, and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted medications.
