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Prescription Drug Drop Boxes Available Throughout Camden County

CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) -- There are now nine prescription drug drop boxes located across Camden County to provide residents with a free and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs.

The concept behind the drop boxes is to prevent these potentially dangerous expired and unused prescription drugs to fall into the wrong hands.

"Everyone should check their medicine cabinet for unwanted prescription drugs that expire and become permanent fixtures in bathrooms throughout the county." said Freehold Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. "We recognize the importance of having a safe and legal way to dispose of these substances, and are working in cooperation with every municipality in Camden County to identify drop-off sites."

Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines -- flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash -- both pose potential safety and health hazards.

If you or a loved one needs help, please call the 24/7 toll-free confidential hotline for addiction help at 877-266-8222. For more information, simply visit http://addictions.camdencounty.com/.

Unwanted prescriptions may be disposed at the locations listed below. Additional locations are expected to be added in the coming months.

Bellmawr Police Department
Municipal Building, 1st Floor
21 East Browning Road
Bellmawr, NJ 08031

Cherry Hill Police Department
820 Mercer Street
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Gloucester Township Police Department
Municipal Building
1261 Chews Landing Road
Laurel Springs, NJ 08021

Haddon Heights Police Department
625 Station Avenue
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035

Magnolia Police Department
438 W. Evesham Ave
Magnolia, NJ 08049

Pine Hill Police Department
Administration Building
48 W 6th Avenue
Pine Hill, NJ 08021

Voorhees Police Department
1180 White Horse Road
Voorhees Township, NJ 08043

Waterford Police Department
2131 Auburn Avenue
Atco, NJ 08004

Winslow Township Police Department
125 Route 73
Braddock, NJ 08037

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