La Grange, IL – Residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications this weekend during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The La Grange Police Department, located at 304 W. Burlington Avenue, will serve as a local drop-off site from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the national initiative aims to prevent drug misuse and environmental harm caused by improper disposal of medications. The event accepts both prescription and non-prescription capsules, tablets, patches, ointments, vitamins, and pet medications, provided they are in tightly sealed, original containers.
Officials note that needles, syringes, pressurized containers, inhalers, or medical equipment will not be accepted. Residents with loose pills are asked to place them in clear zip-lock bags before drop-off.
The La Grange Police Department also maintains a permanent drug disposal box in its lobby for year-round collection of unused medications. Items collected Saturday will be securely transported to a regional DEA collection site for safe destruction.
For more details, residents can visit the DEA Take Back Day website or contact Sergeant Ryan Nemecek at 708-352-2131 or rnemecek@lagrangeil.gov.
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