Safe Drug Disposal
Prescription Medication Drop Boxes in Atlantic County
Accepted Items:
Pills
Capsules
Patches
Pet Medications
Not Accepted Items:
Mail
Trash
Liquids
Syringes*
*see syringe instructions below
Law Enforcement/Government Drop Box Locations
Absecon Police Department
500 Mill Rd.
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-0667
Atlantic City Police Department
2715 Atlantic Ave.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 347-5780
9AM to 5PM
Atlantic County Criminal Court Complex
4997 Unami Blvd.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-7200
Brigantine Police Department
1417 W Brigantine Ave.
Brigantine, NJ 08203
(609) 266-7414
Buena Borough City Hall
(Franklin Twp. Police Dept.)
616 Central Ave.
Minotola, NJ 08341
(856) 694-1414
Buena Vista Twp. Town Hall
890 Harding Highway
Buena, NJ 08310
(609) 561-5650
Hours of operation:
Monday 9-5 p.m., Tuesday 9-7:30 p.m.,
and Wednesday-Fridays 9-5 p.m.
It is closed weekends.
Egg Harbor City Police Department
500 London Ave.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-2901
Hamilton Twp. Police Department
6101 13th St.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2700
Egg Harbor Township Police Department
3515 Bargaintown Rd.
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-5200
Galloway Township Police Department
300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd
Galloway Township, NJ 08205
(609) 652-3705
Hammonton Police Department
Call ahead for designated drug collection days.
(609) 567-4300
Linwood Police Department
400 W Poplar Ave.
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 927-5252
Longport Police Department
2305 Atlantic Ave
Longport, NJ 08403
(609) 822-2141
Margate City Police Department
111 North Decatur Avenue
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-1151
Mullica Township Police Department
4528 White Horse Pike
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-7600
Northfield Police Department
1600 Shore Rd #2,
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 641-3122
Pleasantville Police Department
17 N. 1st Street
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 641-6100
Ventnor City Police Department
White drop box, diagonal from tax office
6201 Atlantic Ave.
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 822-2101
Pharmacy Drop Box Locations
AtlantiCare – HealthPlex
1401 Atlantic Avenue,
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 441-7088
Hours of operation:
Mon-Fri: 8AM-6PM
AtlantiCare
54 West Jimmie Leeds Rd ,
Galloway, NJ, 08205
Phone: (609) 404-7444
Hours of operation:
Mon-Fri: 8AM-6PM
Sat: 9AM-4PM
Bellevue Drug Company
254 Bellevue Ave.
Hammonton NJ 08037
Phone: (609) 561-0825
Hours of operation:
Mon-Fri: 9AM-7PM
Sat: 9AM-4PM
Sun: 9AM-12PM
Bunting Family Pharmacy*
1337 New Road #1
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 484-0026
Hours of operation:
Mon-Fri: 9AM-7PM
Sat. 9AM-4PM
*Liquid medication is accepted here
Curexa Pharmacy*
3007 Ocean Heights Ave,
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(855) 927-0390
Hours of operation:
Mon-Sat: 9AM-7PM
Closed Sunday
*NO Narcotics
CVS Pharmacy
6818 Tilton Rd
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Open 24/7
CVS Pharmacy
191 New Rd,
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Mon-Sat: 8AM-11PM
Walgreens*
2247 Ocean Heights Ave
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
(609) 926-0283
Hours of operation:
Everyday: 6AM-12AM
*Liquid, cream, lotion, and aerosol medication is accepted here
Walmart Pharmacy
55 S White Horse Pike
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-8200
Hours of operation:
Mon-Fri: 9AM-9PM
Sat: 9AM-7PM
Sun: 10AM-6PM
Reside outside of Atlantic County and want to locate a drop box? Visit www.americanmedicinechest.com.
Alternative Ways to Dispose of Your Medications
Deterra Drug Deactivation System
The Deterra® System is a scientifically proven product, powered by patented MAT12® Molecular Adsorption Technology. In a simple 3-step process, a user can deactivate drugs, thereby preventing drug misuse and protecting the environment.
We strongly encourage everyone to dispose of unused, unwanted and or expired medication at a permanent prescription drop box location, but if you are unable to do that, this is the best alternative!
For your free Deterra pouch contact us today at (609) 272-0101 or by emailing jtacnj@atlprev.org.
Syringe and Needle Disposal
Syringes, needles and sharps are used to manage various medical conditions individuals and/or their pets may have. Used sharps should immediately be disposed of properly, in a puncture resistant plastic container, often available through pharmacies, medical supply companies, health care providers, etc. A heavy duty plastic household container, such as a laundry detergent container can also be used, as an alternative.
Current New Jersey laws prohibit citizens from disposing of sharps intact or as a whole in the regular trash. Used sharps of any kind are dangerous to not only people and pets, but also the environment. The following are the locations in Atlantic County that sharps can be taken to for proper disposal:
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center- City Division, Atlantic City (609) 572-8300
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center- Mainland Division, Galloway Twp. (609) 652-3453
- Shore Medical Center- Environmental Services, Somers Point (609) 653-3612
- AtlantiCare Health Park, Hammonton (609) 704-3366
Visit this link for further information about safe syringe/sharp disposal.
Get a FREE Medication Locking Device
Protect your family by securing all prescription medications in your home. Contact the coalition at jtacnj@atlprev.org for more information.