Geneva Police To Participate In Drug Take-Back Day

GENEVA, IL — The Geneva Police Department will collect unwanted or expired prescription medications as part of National Drug Take-Back Day, officials announced Tuesday.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at the police station, 20 Police Plaza in Geneva.

"The collection service is free and anonymous, no questions asked," officials said in a news release. "After 2 p.m. Oct. 29, the Police Department will revert to its current practice of accepting unused medication from only Geneva residents."

During the drive-thru-style event, staff will accept prescription medications, used medical sharps and diabetic supplies.

Items accepted include prescription medications, medication samples, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, pet medications and non-controlled DEA drugs. Police said they will not accept any liquids, ointments, illegal substances or narcotics, thermometers, IV bags, sharps or needles, bloody or infectious waste, and empty containers.

The event aims to provide community members with a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose prescription drugs. By doing so, it prevents medications from being flushed down the toilet and ending up in local drinking water supply.

Anyone with questions about the event can visit the DEA's website.