ISLAND LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT - Medicine and Sharps Disposal

Address

3720 Greenleaf Avenue
Island Lake, IL 60042

(847) 526-2100

www.villageofislandlake.com

Service Hours
24/7

AKA:

Prescription Drug Disposal Collection Box

Description:

Provides prescription drug disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs. The collection box is 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 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:

Visit during program hours

Documents Required
- None

Contacts

Program Contact Information

SAVE A STAR Drug Awareness Foundation

Medicine Disposal Box Program

(847) 579-1300 x146

info@saveastar.org

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(847) 526-2100

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

3720 Greenleaf Avenue
Island Lake, IL 60042

Mailing

3720 Greenleaf Avenue
Island Lake, IL 60042

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

City/County(Parish)

Date of Official Change:

September 21, 2023

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