PROJECT MEDICINE DROP BOX

The Lumberton Township Police Dept. is proud to participate in the NJ Attorney General’s “Project Medicine Drop” initiative and has installed a Project Medicine Drop box at police headquarters. The Project Medicine Drop Box is located in the lobby of Police Headquarters, located at 35 Municipal Dr. Lumberton, NJ. Residents may visit the Police Department at any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, to dispose of their unused or excess medications (no needles). Through this initiative, the State Division of Consumer Affairs installs secure “prescription drug boxes” at police departments, sheriff’s offices and State Police barracks across New Jersey, allowing citizens to safely dispose of their unused, excess or expired prescription medications. The 18-month total weight for the Project Medicine Drop is: 404 lbs. This initiative makes it easier and more convenient than ever for Lumberton Township residents to take an active role in the fight against the nationwide epidemic of opiate and heroin abuse, which often is fueled by the abuse of prescription painkillers. Project Medicine Drop is a natural addition to the Police Departments commitment to help improve the public safety and quality of life in Lumberton Township. They encourage residents to be fully aware of the potential of abuse presented by otherwise beneficial medications. The Drop Box is also an important component of the NJ Attorney General’s and Lumberton Townships effort to stop the diversion and abuse of prescription drugs, including highly addictive opiate painkillers. Members of the public are invited to visit the Project Medicine Drop sites and drop off any unused prescription medications anonymously and with no questions asked. Most Project Medicine Drop sites, like Lumberton Township, make

this service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. By giving New Jersians a safe and secure method to dispose of unneeded medications, Project Medicine Drop helps to prevent the abuse of these drugs.