The Monroe County Department of Environmental Services and Wegmans are teaming up to help community members safely dispose of excess prescription or over-the-counter drugs. The first collection will take place this Saturday, April 24th, from 8 am to 1 pm at the Wegmans Irondequoit at 525 Titus Ave.
Last year, this partnership resulted in over 1,000 residents safely disposing of almost 3,000 pounds of pharmaceutical waste. Appointments aren’t needed.
The remaining three collections this year will be:
- June 19th, Eastway Wegmans at 1955 Empire Blvd
- August 14th, Chili-Paul Wegmans at 3175 Paul Rd and
- October 2nd, Penfield Wegmans at 2157 Penfield Rd
The county is holding a separate collection this Sunday, April 25th, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Jewish Community Federation at 441 East Ave. Read the press release here for more information.
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