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Waste/ Recycling- Medicine Disposal |
What do I do with unused and expired medicines? |
Safe methods of disposal are needed for expired or unwanted medicines. Products of concern include prescription and over-the-counter medications. Improper disposal of medicines presents both a public safety and environmental hazard and wastes millions of health care dollars annually.
The three main hazards are:
- Possible poisoning from accidental ingestion if medicines are thrown in the trash
- Illegal use or theft, including identity theft, from discarded containers providing personal patient information.
- Contamination of water resources, which can result in reproductive and developmental problems in fish and other aquatic wildlife if medicines are flushed or placed in the trash
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Medicine Disposal in Kendall County
All unwanted medications can be dropped off for safe disposal at the Yorkville Police Department, 804 Game Farm Rd., 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
For general information contact:
Officer Barry Groesch, YPD
Community Programs Director
(630) 553-4340 |
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Acceptable Medications: Pills, salves, and liquid medicines in original containers; pills in separate bags and liquid or salves in non-leaking containers. Labels on medication are not required.
Unacceptable Medications:Sharps, needles, IV bags, or thermometers. Also not accepted: medications brought from Community Health homes, clinics, doctors offices or other business that distribute medications. |
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Do Not:
- Flush medications down the sink or toilet
- Place in the trash
- Give or sell to others
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