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Medication Disposal | LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Medicine Disposal

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

Eligibility
Open to all
Hours
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
847-377-4000
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Primary Program Phone - Sheriff's Office

Languages
Spanish
Application process
Visit during program hours
Fees
No fee
Service area
Lake County, IL
Provides prescription drug disposal box for old, outdated or unused prescription drugs.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
Date of Last Formal Update
08/27/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Providing organization
LAKE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
Sheriff's office providing police services to the unincorporated areas of Lake County.