Halloween night is all about fun, costumes, and a little spooky mischief. Once the trick-or-treat bags are full, many families look for safe, convenient ways to manage the candy haul.
This year, organizations across Oakland County are offering secure candy drop-off options, providing a wonderful way to teach children about community service while supporting important causes. Donating excess Halloween treats responsibly ensures the sweets go to a worthy cause and offers benefits like:
- Supporting Our Troops
- Promoting Dental Health
- Reduce Waste
To make post-Halloween cleanup easy, utilize these local options. Note: Always ensure the candy is individually wrapped and unopened.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is accepting donations as part of their 16th annual Treats for Troops collection Nov. 3-6 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the following substations:
- Headquarters: 1200 N. Telegraph Rd.
- Brandon Township: 15 S. St.
- Commerce Township: 2019 Township Dr.
- Highland Township: 165 N. John St.
- Independence Township: 6560 Citation Dr.
- Orion Township: 2323 Joslyn Rd.
- Oxford Township: 310 Dunlap Rd.
- Rochester Hills: 750 Barclay Cir.
Auburn Hills
Advance Dental Concepts: Drop-off times are Nov.1, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and Nov. 3-4 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Clarkston
Clarkston Independence District Library: Drop-off candy in the designated bins in the lobby between Nov. 2-7.
Independence Square Apartments: Candy may be dropped off at the leasing office until Nov. 7, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hidden Lakes Apartments: Candy may be dropped off at the leasing office until Nov. 14, from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Oxford
John Khoury Dental: Collection dates are Nov. 3-5, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Do you know of any other Halloween candy drop-off locations in Oakland County? Email socialmedia@oakgov.com or leave a comment below.
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