NORTH CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT - Medicine and Sharps Disposal

Address

1850 Lewis Avenue
North Chicago, IL 60064

(847) 596-8700 x8774

www.northchicago.org/police

Service Hours
24/7

Description:

Provides prescription drug and sharps disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs. The collection boxes are located in the police department lobby.

Items acceptable for the prescription disposal box include:
- Prescription medications, including controlled substances
- All over-the counter medications
- Medication samples
- Pet medications
- Vitamins and supplements
- Medicated ointments, lotions, creams and oils
- Liquid medication in leak-proof containers
- Homeopathic remedies

Items not acceptable for deposit in the collection box are:
- Needles/sharps
- Syringes with needles
- Thermometers
- IV bags
- Bloody or infectious waste
- Personal care products
- Empty containers
- Hydrogen Peroxide

Sharps Container available in the lobby for needle disposal. Sharps include:
- Syringes
- Hypodermic Needles
- Needles attached to tubing
- Lancets

To properly dispose of needles, do the following:
- Must use an approved disposal container that fits inside the disposal bin
- DO NOT deposit any loose sharps into the collection bin

Eligibility:

Open to all

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Visit during program hours

Documents Required: None

Contacts

Program Contact Information

SAVE A STAR Drug Awareness Foundation

(847) 579-1300 x146

info@saveastar.org

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(847) 596-8700 x8774

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1850 Lewis Avenue
North Chicago, IL 60064

Mailing

1850 Lewis Avenue
North Chicago, IL 60064

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

City/County(Parish)

Date of Official Change:

May 12, 2025

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