Batavia Police To Collect Unwanted Prescriptions At Drug Take-Back Day

BATAVIA, IL — The Batavia Police Department will collect unwanted or expired prescription medications as part of National Drug Take-Back Day on April 27, officials announced.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the police station, 100 N. Island Ave.

During the event, which happens bi-annually in April and November, staff will accept prescription medications, used medical sharps, diabetic supplies, vitamins, pet medicine, non-controlled DEA drugs, and lotions and gels.

Police said they will not accept any sharps and needles, IV bags, thermometers, illegal substances, DEA-controlled drugs, bloody or infectious waste, empty containers or inhalers.

In addition to medication, police will also collect vape pens and other e-cigarette devices as long as the batteries are removed. If they can't be taken out, officials said people should look into large electronic chain stores that may accept them for proper disposal.

The event aims to provide community members with a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of prescription drugs. By doing so, it prevents medications from being flushed down the toilet and ending up in the local drinking water supply.