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Kane County law enforcers are collecting expired, unused and unwanted prescription medicines from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Takeback Day.

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office and the Kane County Coroner’s Office have drop boxes that are open to the public. Be sure to check their websites for updated information on drop box availability.

The DEA website has a searchable list for drop-off sites, but it’s also a good idea to check with your local police department.

The Geneva Police Department offers this advice:

People can turn in their medications to the records specialist at the front desk of the Police Department, 20 Police Plaza. The following pills or patches that will be accepted include:

Pills should be removed from their original container by pouring them directly into a plastic bag. People should take any empty prescription bottles and boxes that may contain any personal information back home.

The Police Department will not be accepting any liquids, ointments, illegal substances/narcotics, thermometers, IV bags, sharps/needles, bloody or infectious waste, and empty containers.

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs, visit the DEA’s website at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov .

Kane County sites listed on the DEA website as of April 22 are as follows:

SOURCE: Geneva Police Department news release, DEA website

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