Project Medicine Dropbox

The effort to stop the abuse and diversion of prescription drugs begins at home - and must include the opportunity for New Jersey consumers to dispose of their unused medications safely and securely at any time throughout the year.

With New Jersey's Project Medicine Drop (NJPMD), we are placing secured drop boxes in the headquarters of local police departments. Consumers from anywhere in New Jersey can visit the boxes seven days a week, to drop off unneeded and expired medications - and keep them away from those at risk of abusing them.

The drop boxes accept solid pharmaceuticals such as pills, capsules, patches, inhalers, and pet medications. They cannot accept syringes or liquids.

The Scotch Plains Police Department is a participating agency, the drop box is located in the reception area next to our Records Department. There is access to the box 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, if you are dropping off after hours, use the intercom to communicate with dispatch and they can buzz you in to the building.