Morris County Hosts Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25

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Morris County law enforcement agencies are participating in the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day program on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can safely dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications at collection sites in Morris Plains, Randolph, and Cedar Knolls. The goal is to encourage the public to anonymously turn in prescription drugs that are no longer needed, helping to reduce the abuse and misuse of pharmaceutical medications.

Why it matters

Prescription drug misuse and abuse is a serious public health issue, leading to overdoses and other harmful outcomes. Drug take back events provide a safe and convenient way for residents to properly dispose of unused medications, keeping them out of the wrong hands and preventing environmental contamination.

The details

The prescription drug take back event is being led locally by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Morris County Sheriff's Office, Morris Plains Police Department, Morris Township Police Department, and Randolph Township Police Department. At the close of the event, the collected drugs will be destroyed in a safe, nonhazardous manner.

• The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
• National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a semi-annual event coordinated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

What’s next

Residents who are unable to drop off medications at one of the designated collection sites can utilize any other permanent drop box locations nearest to them.