Pekin, IL – Residents in Tazewell County are encouraged to clean out their medicine cabinets this weekend during the nationwide DEA Take Back Day event, aimed at safely disposing of unused or expired prescription drugs.
According to the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, the local drop-off will be held Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tazewell County Justice Center, located at 101 S. Capitol Street in Pekin.
The initiative, part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Program, allows residents to anonymously turn in medications for proper disposal—keeping them out of the wrong hands and protecting the environment from unsafe disposal methods.
Authorities note that the event does not accept liquids, needles, or sharps, but will take pills, capsules, and other solid prescription drugs. No questions are asked during drop-off.
Those unable to attend locally can find additional collection sites across Illinois by visiting www.DEATakeBack.com.
Community leaders emphasize that events like these are key to reducing prescription misuse and preventing accidental poisonings at home.
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