Dispose of your unwanted medications at the Demarest Police office lobby. Environmentally safe disposal of expired or unused medications, only non-controlled drugs and schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances can be accepted. Accepted are prescriptions, prescription patches, prescription medications, prescription ointments, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, samples, and medications for pets. Not accepted are needles, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, aerosol cans, ointments, lotions, or liquids, and bloody or infectious waste. This to make our communities safer and to fight against prescription drug abuse and to protect the earth and waterways from chemical contamination.

CLICK HERE to access the Medicine Abuse Project website.

There has been a lot of interest in composting. There are educational videos and where to purchase from Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA). If purchasing to pick up on October 6th. https://bcua.compostersale.com/visit-the-lab/

For more information Click Here

Also Oct. 6th in Mahwah is recycling event for Bergen County Residents - Click Here