Town To Host Drug Take Back and Paper Shredding Events

The Town of East Hampton will host two free community events on Saturday, November 1, giving residents the opportunity to safely dispose of unused medications and securely shred personal documents.

Both events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the East Hampton Town Hall parking lot, offering residents convenient ways to protect public health, the environment, and their personal information.

The Drug Take Back event, held in partnership with the East Hampton Town Police Department, allows residents to anonymously dispose of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications, including household pet medications. Liquids, needles and professional or business waste will not be accepted.

Residents can also take part in Community Shredding Day, during which sensitive documents such as bank statements, tax records, and medical bills can be safely shredded on site. Shredding services are free and available only to East Hampton Town residents, with a limit of four bankers boxes or bags per household.

Those who cannot attend the community event, can safely dispose of medication at the following permanent drop-off locations:

East Hampton Town Police Department Headquarters, 131 Wainscott Northwest Road, Wainscott; EHTPD East Hampton Precinct, 159 Pantigo Road, East Hampton (behind Town Hall); EHTPD Montauk Precinct, 8 South Embassy Street, Montauk; East Hampton Senior Center, 128 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton; and White’s Apothecary, 81 Main Street, East Hampton.

Questions about the Drug Take Back event may be directed to the East Hampton Town Police Department at 631-537-7575. Questions about the shredding event may be directed to the town supervisor’s office at 631-324-4140. Both events are open to East Hampton Town residents and will take place rain or shine.