All of the known prescription take back locations in the Illinois are shown on the maps within the links provided below. Before bringing in your medications, make sure to call into these locations to see if they are offering take back services. These links will help you find more prescription take back options specific to your location and will also provide you with information on take back locations across the country.
Safe Prescription Disposal in Illinois
TIPS TO PROPERLY STORE PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS & OPIOIDS
PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK
Community Events
At the 2018 National Prescription Take Back Day of October in Illinois, there were 168 local agencies that helped to properly dispose of 36,898 pounds of prescription drugs. Make your community safer by participating at the next event.
NEXT PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK EVENT:
April 24th, 2021
Check to see if your local law enforcement agency is hosting a collection site for this event. If you know of a local agency that is not, please encourage them to participate and get involved as part of national prescription take back day
* IF YOU LIVE IN THE WHEELING TOWNSHIP AREA CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK DAY POSTER FOR NEARBY TAKE BACK LOCATIONS (2018)
Home Disposal
To avoid any environmental risks associated with flushing or throwing out medications, please to take your leftover prescription medications to a take back location in your area so that they can be disposed of properly, or use an SUDS (Single Use Disposal System), such as a Deterra Pouch.
IF THERE ARE:
- No prescription take-back programs available in your area
- No specific disposal instructions on the label
* THEN YOU CAN FOLLOW THESE STEPS FROM THE FDA TO DISPOSE OF MOST MEDICINES IN THE HOUSEHOLD TRASH.
* OR USE AT HOME DISPOSAL POUCH, SUCH AS A DETERRA POUCH.
