Got Unused Prescription Drugs? You Can Drop Them Off April 30

The Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills Police Departments are taking part in  Prescription Drug Take- Back Day on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

During that time, the departments will collect expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs.

"Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are increasing at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Many people do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away—both potential safety and health hazards," said Deputy Chief Mark Wodka in a press announcement about the effort.

The prescription drug take back program is free and anonymous. People may dispose of medication in its original container, but should remove any identifying information from the prescription label. People also can remove medication from its original container and dispose of it directly in the disposal box.

The Hinsdale Police Department will not accept liquid products, intra-venous solutions and syringes.

Last fall, more than 3,400 sites across the country took part in the effort, and the Hinsdale Police Department collected four ten-gallon boxes of prescription drugs.

People can contact Officer Michael Coughlin at 630-789-7084 or mcoughlin@villageofhinsdale.org for more information.