Police across the South Fork will be collecting unused and expired prescription medications on Saturday, as part of the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
East Hampton Town police will be at Town Hall on Pantigo Road from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
Southampton Town police's Drug Take Back event will be held during the same times at three locations: the police substation at Bridgehampton Commons, the Hampton Bays Community Center, and the Flanders Community Center.
Police are collecting the meds in hopes of keeping them out of the wrong hands and out of the water system (believe it or not, some people still flush pills down the toilet!). The no-questions-asked event also provides an opportunity for residents to help prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths by properly disposing of unused prescribed opioids.
All medications will be accepted, except those in liquid form. Syringes, needles, and thermometers are not accepted.