Prescription Drug Takeback Day: Lake County Drop Off Locations

LAKE COUNTY, IL — Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg invites the community to one of four Lake County Sheriff’s medication drop-off locations during Lake County Sheriff’s October Drug Takeback Event, happening Saturday, Oct. 26. Members of the community can visit one of the locations to drop-off unused and unwanted medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a release from the sheriff's office.

What's accepted at drop-off sites:

• Expired solid prescription drugs
• Unwanted or unused prescription drugs
• Over-the-counter drugs and pills
• Controlled and non-controlled substances

Injectable drugs and syringes can’t be accepted, the sheriff's office said.

“If you have unused and unwanted drugs in your home, this is the perfect opportunity to dispose of them in an environmentally friendly manner," Sheriff Idleburg said, in the release. "Tossing unused drugs in the garbage or toilet leads to contamination of nature and our waterways. All drugs collected during this event will be disposed of properly. Thank you to the DEA, Rosalind Franklin University, and our site locations hosts for collaborating to make this event possible.”

Drop-off locations:

• Avon Township: 433 E Washington St, Round Lake Park
• Village of Beach Park: 11270 W Wadsworth Rd, Beach Park
• Harbor Chase of Long Grove: 1190 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove
• Saint Peter Catholic Church: 27551 Volo Village Rd, Volo

According to the release, this Prescription Drug Takeback Day is being sponsored by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Rosalind Franklin University.