LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Medicine Disposal

Address

25 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085

(847) 377-4000

www.lakecountyil.gov

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:

Provides prescription drug disposal box for old, outdated or unused prescription drugs. The disposal box is located in the sheriff's department lobby.

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

(847) 579-1300 x146

info@saveastar.org

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone - Sheriff's Office

(847) 377-4000

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

Date of Official Change:

August 26, 2025

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