LAKE VILLA POLICE DEPARTMENT - Medicine and Sharps Disposal

Address

65 Cedar Avenue
Lake Villa, IL 60046

(847) 356-6106

www.lake-villa.org

Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 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Provides prescription drug and sharps disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs.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:

None

Program Fees:

No fees

Intake Process:

Visit during service hours

Documents Required: None

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(847) 356-6106

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(847) 356-6106

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

65 Cedar Avenue
Lake Villa, IL 60046

Mailing

P.O. Box 519
Lake Villa, IL 60046

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

City/County(Parish)

Date of Official Change:

August 26, 2025

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  • Illinois
    • Lake County
      • Chesney Shores
      • Fox Lake Hills
      • Lake Villa
      • Lindenhurst
      • Venetian Village
      • West Miltmore
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Geography Served

    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.

  • Illinois
    • Lake County
      • Chesney Shores
      • Fox Lake Hills
      • Lake Villa
      • Lindenhurst
      • Venetian Village
      • West Miltmore
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TE-8920.7200-750) and related services within the Service Tree.

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