Plainfield Police To Participate In Drug Take-Back Day

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

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at the police station, 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive in Plainfield.

During the event, staff will accept prescription medications, used medical sharps and diabetic supplies. Small, pint-size bottles of cough syrups will be accepted if they are sealed in their original container.

Items that "absolutely will not" be accepted include needles and illicit illegal substances. Officials cited marijuana and heroin as examples.

The event aims to provide community members with a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of 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 or contact Officer Brett Keag at 815-267-7207.