Dispose Of Unwanted Medications At Buffalo Grove Drug Take Back Event

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Have expired prescriptions or unused medications taking up space in a cabinet? The Buffalo Grove Police Department is offering residents an opportunity to safely dispose of them.

The department will host a Prescription Drug Take Back Day collection from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the 46 Raupp Blvd. police station.

Please note: No needles or syringes are accepted at this event. If you need to dispose of these items, we encourage you to utilize WM's free At Your Door special collection.

Residents are encouraged to bring expired, unused or unneeded medications for disposal.

Needles and syringes will not be accepted. Residents who need to dispose of those items can [insert locally available disposal option and link].

Can't make it that day? Not to worry - there's also a permanent receptacle to drop off unwanted prescription drugs in the Police Department lobby, available 24/7.

Additional information is available at the Village's website here.