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Turn In Unwanted Prescription Drugs At Mokena Police Station
The Mokena Police Department is one of many participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
MOKENA, IL - Mokena residents and others nearby will be able to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs at the Mokena police station as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 28.
Medications can be disposed of safely at the station, located at 10907 Front St., between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., according to the Mokena village e-newsletter.
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration is working with several police departments across the country on similar initiatives.
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The drop-off option in Mokena is available at no cost, and anonymity may be retained. There is no registration required, nor will any questions be asked.
If you can't make it on Saturday, unwanted prescription medication may be dropped off in the lobby of the Mokena police station anytime.
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Liquid medications are not accepted.
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