Pharmaceutical Take-Back Day
Protect Our Water — Safely Dispose of Unused Medications
Saturday, November 7, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Port Washington Water District
38 Sandy Hollow Road
Port Washington
Turn in your unused or expired medications for safe disposal and help prevent harmful substances from entering our groundwater.
Most Medications Accepted
Please note we cannot accept liquid medications or sharps (needles and syringes).
Quick and Easy Drive-Through Drop-Off!
For More Information
Phone: (516) 767-0171
Email: info@pwwd.org
NEED TO DISPOSE OF SHARPS?
For safety reasons, the Port Washington Water District cannot accept sharps (such as needles and syringes) at this event. Please bring your sealed sharps containers to one of the following authorized drop-off locations:
Saint Francis Hospital & Heart Center
100 Port Washington Boulevard
Roslyn, NY
Phone: 516-562-6000
Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation
1440 Port Washington Boulevard
Port Washington, NY
Phone: 516-767-2650
SAFE DISPOSAL TIPS
- Place all sharps in a hard, puncture-proof plastic container.
- Seal the container securely before bringing it to a collection site.
- Never place loose sharps in the trash or recycling.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE!
