Community Shredding and Prescription Drug Take Back (plus Needles, Oil Based Paint, Batteries)

The Town of East Bridgewater will participate in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 25 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the East Bridgewater Community Center/Council on Aging, 355 Plymouth Street. There will be a shredding truck as part of the activities.

In addition, you will be to participate in a needle disposal program and oil based paint and large battery disposal programs.

Please remain in your vehicle during drop-off. For the mobile shred truck - all shredding is done on the premises. Paper must be in cardboard boxes or paper bags. No totes or plastic containers.

The prescription drug take back provides a safe space to dispose of unused/unwanted prescription medications.

Large batteries include ones for cars, mowers, etc.

Needle disposal - Needles must be in a sealed plastic container (laundry detergent bottles/coffee cans). Unused needles can remain in original packaging.

You may also like the following events from Town of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts:

• Next Monday, 29th September, 04:00 pm, Council on Aging Classic Car Show in East Bridgewater
• Next month, 20th October, 06:00 pm, Frances Perkins’ rocky road to Washington - Meet the Unsung Heroine Behind the New Deal (Part 2) in Bridgewater