Legislator Debra Mulé Applauds Sanitary District 2 and Town of Hempstead Employee Federal Credit Union for Hosting Successful ‘Shed the Meds’ Event
(BALDWIN, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé (D - Freeport) visited Sanitary District No. 2’s Grand Avenue garage and office on Saturday, May 21 for their one-stop Operation Shed-The-Meds, document shredding and E-cycling drop-off day.
Legislator Mulé joined the Town of Hempstead Employees Federal Credit Union, community organizations and her partners in government as a co-sponsor of the event, which provided Baldwin, South Hempstead and Roosevelt residents in Sani 2’s service area an opportunity to securely dispose of unwanted prescription medication, electronic waste, and documents containing sensitive personal data.
“Shed the Meds events are a simple and proactive way to protect the environment and combat prescription drug abuse,” Legislator Mulé said. “I applaud Sani 2 and their community partners for continuing to provide the communities they serve with these secure and convenient opportunities to properly dispose of their unused medication.”
PHOTO CREDIT - Office of Legislator Debra Mulé