Pharmaceutical Waste Collection Event - Sept. 26

The Erie County Legislature Majority Caucus announces that a Pharmaceutical Waste Collection Event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at various sites throughout the county. Residents are welcome to dispose of unwanted or expired prescription or over-the-counter medications, syringes, inhalers, liquids, ointments, patches, etc. However, products that contain mercury or radioactive materials will not be accepted.

Recent news about the detection of prescription drugs in drinking water has caused concern about the impact on human health. Also, storing expired and unwanted medications in your home increases the risk of accidental poinsioning. Help protect our water and your safety by disposing of medicines properly through collection and incineration.

Locations include:

  • Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, 224 E. Main St., Springville
  • Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo
  • Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Ave Lot “R4,” Buffalo
  • North Collins Police Department, 10543 Main St., North Collins
  • Grand Island Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Rd., Grand Island
  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital, 2950 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore
  • Mercy Ambulatory Care Center, 3669 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park
  • Millard Fillmore Hospital, 1540 Maple Rd., Williamsville
  • Evans Center Town Hall, 8787 Erie Road, Evans
  • Sisters of Charity, St. Joseph’s Campus, 2605 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga
  • Twin District Volunteer Fire Company, 4999 William St., Lancaster
  • Town of Hamburg Dept. of Youth, Recreation & Senior Center, 4540 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg
  • West Seneca Senior Center, 4620 Seneca St., West Seneca

For additional information, please contact the County Legislature at 858-7500.