LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Medicine Disposal
Address
25 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 377-4000
Service 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
Description:
Provide prescription drug disposal boxes to take back your old, outdated or unused prescription drugs.
Items acceptable for deposit in the collection 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
Eligibility:
Open to all
Languages:
Spanish
Program Fees:
No fee
Intake Process:
Visit during program hours
Contacts
Program Contact Information
Primary Contact
SAVE A STAR Drug Awareness Foundation
Medicine Disposal Box Program
(847) 579-1300 x146
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(847) 377-4000
After Hours Phone
(847) 549-5200
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
25 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
Mailing
25 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
None
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Legal Status:
City/County(Parish)
Date of Official Change:
September 28, 2023
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Geography Served
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake County
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