Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is April 26
Plainfield police, Will County Sheriff taking part in the program.
Credit: File photo
Saturday, April 26 is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day, and several area police departments are taking part by collecting unwanted prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sponsored by the DEA, the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Area dropoff sites include:
The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps — only pills and patches.
To find a nearby collection site, please click here.
Sponsored by the DEA, the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Area dropoff sites include:
- Plainfield Police Department, 14300 S. Coil Plus Dr.
- Bolingbrook Police Department, 375 W. Briarcliff Dr.
- Will County Sheriff's Department, 14 W. Jefferson St., Joliet
The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps — only pills and patches.
To find a nearby collection site, please click here.
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