Arlington Heights Police Participating In National Drug Take Back Day

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Like it did in April, the Arlington Heights Police Department is participating in the upcoming 2023 National Drug Take Back Day. The event is planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Arlington Heights Police Department, 200 E. Sigwalt St.

Police said the site will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other forms of prescription drugs. It cannot accept liquids, needles, sharps, intravenous solutions, injectables, syringes (including Epi-pens), vape pens, inhalers, or illegal substances. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

The nationwide effort is spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement Administration and local police departments.

Here are some of the numbers nationally for April's event:

• Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,497
• Total Collection Sites: 4,955
• Total Weight Collected: 663,725 lbs. (332 Tons)
• Total Weight All Time: 17,300,454 lbs. (8,650 Tons)

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