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Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Planned In Plainfield
The event offers a way for locals to safely dispose of used or unwanted prescriptions, medical sharps and unexpired diabetic supplies.
PLAINFIELD, IL — The Plainfield Police Department will participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency-coordinated National Take-Back Day Saturday, offering locals a way to dispose of unwanted or expired medications.
The free and anonymous event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at police headquarters, 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive. National Drug Take-Back Day happens twice each year, first in April and again in October.
The initiative, launched in 2010, focuses on removing potentially dangerous controlled substances from medicine cabinets, according to a news release. It also helps prevent medications from being flushed down the toilet and ending up in the local drinking water supply.
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Controlled, non-controlled and over-the-counter substances will be accepted, including:
- Prescription medications
- Medication samples
- Vitamins
- Pet medications
- Cough syrup, if in original, tightly sealed container
Plainfield police said marijuana, heroin, other illegal substances and needles will not be accepted. Pharmacies, hospitals and physicians are not permitted to drop off their excess medication for disposal.
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