Kendall County Coroner Plans Prescription Drug Collection Event

KENDALL COUNTY, IL — Kendall County residents and visitors will have the chance to dispose of unused, unwanted and expired medication on National Drug Take-Back Day this weekend.

The Kendall County Coroner's Office is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration's event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free and anonymous event will last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Richard A. Randall Public Safety Center, 1102 Cornell Lane.

National Drug Take-Back Day happens twice each year, first in April and again in October. The collection helps prevent medications from being flushed down the toilet and ending up in the local drinking water supply.

"This is a safe, anonymous, and quick method of disposing of expired, unused or unwanted medications," officials wrote in a news release.

Here's a look at some of the items that will be accepted:

• Pills, tablets and capsules
• Liquids (sealed in original containers)
• Vape pens (battery removed)

In addition to prescription medications, the coroner's office will also accept used or unused medical sharps for destruction as well as unexpired diabetic supplies and medications for donation to the nonprofit Insulin For Life.

Marijuana, methamphetamine, needles, syringes, injectables and unsealed liquids will not be accepted. Packages shouldn't contain any personal information.