ZION POLICE DEPARTMENT - Medicine Disposal
Address
2101 Salem Boulevard
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 872-8000
Service Hours
24/7
Administrative Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
AKA:
SAVE A STAR Drug Awareness
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Provides prescription drug and sharps disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs.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:
Service Hours
24/7
Documents Required: None
Contacts
Program Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(847) 872-8000
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2101 Salem Boulevard
Zion, IL 60099
Mailing
2101 Salem Boulevard
Zion, IL 60099
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
None
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Date of Official Change:
June 13, 2025
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Geography Served
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Zion
- Lake County
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Geography Served
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Zion
- Lake County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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