Prescription Drugs & Sharps Disposal
Have unneeded prescriptions or used sharps on hand? Dispose of them at the Village Hall, 1225 Waukegan Road, on the first Friday of every month between 9 a.m. and noon (if that day falls on a holiday, we'll hold it the following Friday). Sponsored by the
Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), this program ensures that medicines don't end up in our water supply -- and that sharps are disposed of safely. Before you stop by, however, here are a few things you should know:
- This is a self-service program. Residents place their own items in the SWANNC bins; Village staff do not handle medications or sharps.
- Controlled substances/narcotics are not accepted.
- All drugs must be in their original containers with the labels attached. You should black out personal information (name, address, etc.) but SWANCC can't accept unidentified medicines or baggies of loose pills.
- Sharps (syringes, needles, lancets) must be in proper containers: either a sharps container or a rigid, transparent container (these can be provided).
- This program is for residents only. It is not for any commercial, retail or medical entity.
Call (847) 904-4340 for more information.