ROUND LAKE PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT - Medicine Disposal

Address

215 East Main Street
Round Lake Park, IL 60073

(847) 546-7275

www.rlppd.us/

Service Hours
24/7 emergency services available

Administrative Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Provides prescription drug and sharps disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs.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:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Visit during program hours

Documents Required: None

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

SAVE A STAR Drug Awareness Foundation

Medicine Disposal Box Program

(847) 579-1300 x146

info@saveastar.org

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(847) 546-7275

Address Listings

Mailing

215 East Main Street
Round Lake Park, IL 60073

Physical (Primary)

215 East Main Street
Round Lake Park, IL 60073

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

Unused or unwanted medicines.

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

June 10, 2025

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