Dispose of your unused or expired prescription medications year-round!
See the list below for a drop-off location in your community that
you can discard unused or expired prescription drugs.
Safe Disposal Is Important!
Proper disposal of unneeded or expired medication can prevent prescription drug misuse and accidental poisonings. It can also protect the environment. Drop off unneeded or expired prescription medications at a local drug take back location. When in doubt about your disposal, contact your local pharmacist.
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Mount Prospect: Walgreens
1028 S. Elmhurst Rd. 60056 847–437–1858
Hours: 6 AM to 12 AM, Pharmacy Hours: 8 AM to 12 AM
Call Pharmacy Dept. for questions for more info
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The kiosks are all accessible to the general public and are open all hours of the of the store
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The kiosks are all located next to the pharmacy area of the stores, near the blood-pressure monitors
Hoffman Estates Department of Health & Human Services
1900 Hassell Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL. 60169 (847) 882-9100
Hours: First Wednesday of the month; 10 AM to 2 PM
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Drop off prescription drugs at front desk
Palatine Village Hall Environmental Health Division
200 E Wood St. Palatine, IL. 60067 (847) 359-9090
(Health Division is located on the first floor).
Hours: Monday through Friday; 9 AM to 4 PM
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Must be a resident of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County community to utilize this location
Schaumburg Police Department
1000 Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194 (847) 882-3534
Hours: Open 24/7
Wholesome Health Pharmacy
2069 Barrington Road. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 (224) 202-6255
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM - 7 PM; Saturday: 9 AM - 7PM (Closed Sunday)
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Drop off prescription drugs at front desk
Elk Grove Village Police Department
901 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (847) 357-4100
Hours: Open 24/7
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The Elk Grove Village PD has a prescription drug collection box in the Police Department lobby.
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Residents may bring in their unwanted medications at any time, no questions asked.
Mount Prospect: Public Works
1700 W. Central Rd. Mt Prospect, IL 60056. (847) 870-5640
Hours: Monday through Friday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
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Accessible and open to the general public.
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Substances need to be in original containers with labels.
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Narcotics, liquids, and/or syringes will NOT be accepted.
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PRoper Usage
Proper usage, storage, and disposal of medication prevents prescription drug misuse as well as accidental poisonings.
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Properly Dispose
Protect yourself, loved ones, and the environment by safely disposing of your unused or expired medications at your local drug take-back location.
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Questions?
If you have any questions about your disposal, contact your local pharmacist or visit www.takebackday.dea.gov for more information.
Join us on October 23, 2021
from 10:00a-2:00p
at The Elk Grove and Palatine Police Department for Drug Take Back Day
Can't make it out on this day? No worries! You can drop off your unused prescription medication 365 days a year at the following locations:
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