City of Elmhurst Police Department issued the following announcement on Oct. 18.
The Elmhurst Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Officers will be on-hand in the parking lot of the police station to collect expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs for safe destruction, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The Elmhurst Police are encouraging residents to check their cabinets and dispose of unused medications that may put others at risk. Examples of dangerous medications include opioid painkillers, stimulants, and depressants.
Please check your home for unwanted prescription medications and conveniently drop them off, no questions asked, at the Elmhurst Police Station. If you are unable to drop off unwanted prescription drugs on the Take Back Day, you may drop them off at any time to the prescription drug collection box located in the police department lobby. If you would like more information, please contact Sergeant Brett Kaczorowski at (630) 530-3050 or visit www.DEA.gov.
Date: Saturday - October 27, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Elmhurst Police Department - West Parking Lot
125 E. First Street
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