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Medication Disposal | VERNON HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT - Medication Disposal

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Resource Name:Medication Disposal | VERNON HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT - Medication Disposal

address

740 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Eligibility

Open to all

Hours

24/7 Services Available
847-362-4449

Voice

·

Primary Program Phone

Languages

None

Application process

Visit during program hours Documents Required: None

Fees

No fee

Service area

All ZIP Codes, IL
Provides prescription drug disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs.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

Date of Last Formal Update

04/14/2026

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Providing organization

VERNON HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police station that offers medicine disposal along with general police services.