LAKE ZURICH POLICE DEPARTMENT - Medicine and Sharps Disposal
Address
200 Mohawk Trail
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 719-1690
Service Hours
24/7
Administration Hours:
Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
AKA:
Prescription Drug Collection Box
Description:
Provides prescription drug disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs & a Sharps Disposal Bin (Must be in a sharps approved container. The collection boxes are located in the police 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
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
- The Biohazard Red Sharps Container you use Must be H: 7 3/4in X 4 in W x 5/14 in D or smaller
- DO NOT deposit any loose sharps into the collection bin.
Eligibility:
Open to all
Languages:
None
Program Fees:
No fee
Intake Process:
Items should be dropped off in the box in the lobby and must be in a sealed container.
Documents Required:
- None
Contacts
Program Contact Information
Primary Contact
SAVE A STAR Drug Awareness Foundation
Medicine Disposal Box Program
(847) 579-1300 x146
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Number
(847) 719-1690
Non-Emergency Dispatch / After Hours
(847) 438-2349
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
200 Mohawk Trail
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Mailing
200 Mohawk Trail
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
None
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Date of Official Change:
September 19, 2023
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