Drop boxes placed at State Police Headquarters for medications, drugs

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ALBANY, N.Y. - Governor Andrew Cuomo says drop boxes have been placed at nine New York State Police Troop Headquarters to give New Yorkers a secure place to anonymously dispose of unused prescription medications and controlled substances.

New York State Troopers are often faced with situations involving the abuse of prescription medications, saying that more than 70 percent of the abused prescription medications are obtained from friends or relatives.

The medication drop box program is open to the public to anonymously dispose of prescription medications, medicated ointments, over-the-counter medications, and inhalers. Hazardous materials and needles are not accepted. Pharmacies and medical providers are not allowed to take part in the program.

Medication drop boxes will be in the following locations and made available to the public:

Troop A - Batavia
4525 West Saile Drive
Batavia, NY 14020

Troop B - Ray Brook
1097 State Route 86
Ray Brook, NY 12977

Troop C - Sidney
823 State Route 7
Unadilla, NY 13849

Troop D – Oneida
Route 5
Oneida, NY 13421

Troop E - Canandaigua
Route 332
1569 Rochester Road
Canandaigua, NY 14425

Troop F - Middletown
55 Crystal Run Road
Middletown, NY 10941

Troop G - Latham
760 Troy - Schenectady Road
Latham, NY 12110

Troop K - Poughkeepsie
2541 Route 44
Salt Point, NY 12578

Troop L - Farmingdale
7140 Republic Airport
East Farmingdale, NY 11735

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