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National Prescription Drug “Take-back Day” Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal! Proper disposal of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications is important to protect both people and the environment. Unused prescription and over-the-counter medications that remain in the home can cause serious harm to people if they are taken accidently, intentionally misused or inappropriately given to someone else. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet. Also, unused medications that are flushed down the toilet or poured down the sink can enter the water supply, harming fish and other wildlife and posing a potential risk to people.<\/p>\n Collection sites in Rensselaer County:<\/strong><\/p>\n City of Troy Police Department East Greenbush Police Department Schodack Police Department New York State Police Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Dept. at West Sand Lake Fire Dept. Hoosick Falls Village Police Department
\nSaturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/em>(Do <\/strong>not<\/strong> bring hazardous wastes, sharps such as used needles, or illegal drugs.)<\/p>\n
\n55 State Street, Troy<\/p>\n
\n225 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer<\/p>\n
\n1797 Columbia Turnpike, Castleton-on-Hudson<\/p>\n
\n1485 State Route 9, Castleton-on-Hudson<\/p>\n
\n3697 Rte 43, West Sand Lake<\/p>\n
\n29 Main Street, Hoosick Falls<\/p>\n