LEGISLATOR GIANGREGORIO IS HOSTING A “SHED THE MEDS” DRUG DISPOSAL EVENT IN MERRICK
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Merrick Golf Clubhouse – 2550 Clubhouse Rd., Merrick
Nassau County Legislator Michael Giangregorio is joining with the Nassau County Police Department to sponsor a “Shed the Meds” Drug Take-Back event at the Merrick Golf Clubhouse in Merrick. This event will allow residents to safely dispose of unused, unwanted and expired medications. Simply drive up, drop off, and drive away.
Keep medications in original containers and block out your name
for anonymity. Do not cross out medication information on label.
ACCEPTED ITEMS INCLUDE: Prescription medications, prescription patches, over the counter medications, vitamins, sample medications and medications for pets. Illegal narcotics may also be dropped off anonymously, no questions asked.
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: Syringes, Sharps, Thermometers, IV Bags, Liquid Medications, Chemo Drugs, and Bloody or Infectious Waste.
For more information, contact Legislator Giangregorio’s office:
516-571-6212 / mgiangregorio@nassaucountyny.gov