Linden Police Urge Drug Drop Off at Wood Ave. Headquarters Oct. 24
Robert Hargrove · Union County Life
According to Linden Police Department's announcement.
According to the Linden Police Department's announcement, as posted by TAPinto Linden.
Unwanted prescriptions sitting in a medicine cabinet have a secure place to go this weekend.
The police department in Linden is encouraging residents to drop off unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications for National Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24. The drop box is at Linden Police Headquarters, 301 N. Wood Ave.
The announcement came from the Linden Police Department and was shared by TAPinto Linden. Take Back Day is a nationwide effort led by law enforcement agencies. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration lists the national day as Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The DEA website lets people search by ZIP code or by city and state to find a collection site. It also keeps a separate list of year round disposal locations run by authorized collectors.
According to the DEA, the day is meant to give people a safe, convenient and responsible way to get rid of prescription drugs. It also aims to teach the public about the potential for medication abuse. TAPinto Linden says the effort works to prevent prescription drug abuse and accidental poisonings.
The Linden drop box is secure and open 24 hours a day, every day, according to the announcement. Residents can use it on Take Back Day or on any other day or night.
The announcement invites residents to bring unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications. It does not mention a cost or any need to register.
The announcement does not list staffed hours in Linden for Oct. 24 or say whether liquids and syringes are accepted. For the April 2026 Take Back Day, the department's alert said it could not take them. For questions, call the Linden Police Department at (908) 474-8500 or email crimetips@lpdnj.org.
Saturday puts a date on the cleanout. The drop box on Wood Avenue stays open after that, any time of day.
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Source: TAPinto Linden
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What to do
- When
- Saturday, Oct. 24 (National Take Back Day); the drop box is open 24/7, every day
- Where
- Secure drop box at Linden Police Headquarters, 301 N. Wood Ave., Linden, NJ 07036
- Contact
- Linden Police Department, (908) 474-8500 (non-emergency), crimetips@lpdnj.org
Frequently asked questions
How do I get rid of old prescription drugs in Linden?
Place unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications in the secure drop box at Linden Police Headquarters. The Linden Police Department is encouraging residents to use it for National Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Where is the Linden police drug drop box?
It is at Linden Police Headquarters, 301 N. Wood Ave., Linden, NJ 07036. The box is available 24 hours a day, every day.
Do I need to sign up to drop off medications in Linden?
The announcement does not mention any registration. It encourages residents to drop off medications in the drop box.
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