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

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Resource Name:Medication Disposal | LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Medicine Disposal

address

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

Voice

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Primary Program Phone - Sheriff's Office

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Visit during program hours

Fees

No fee

Service area

All ZIP Codes, 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Provides prescription drug disposal box for old, outdated or unused prescription drugs.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.