Student Health Services (on behalf of Recovery for Redbirds) and the Illinois State University Police Department will host Illinois State’s third biannual Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the front circle drive of Thomas Metcalf School (107 S. University St.; one block south of College/University intersection). Participants can walk or drive up to drop off prescription or over-the-counter medications, inhalers, electronic vape devices and syringes/sharps.
Why is such an event important?
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- Prescription and over-the-counter medications (as well as other items being collected at the event) can harm the water supply and environment if disposed of improperly by flushing or throwing them in the landfill.
- Unused or expired medications are a public safety issue, leading to misuse and accidental drug poisoning. Prescription medications are the second most common form of drug misuse in America (behind cannabis), with many of these drugs obtained from family and friends (often unknowingly).
If you cannot make it to the event or need to recycle items between events, review the following information for permanent disposal locations.
Safe Disposal of Prescription/Over-the-Counter Medications
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- Community Health Care Clinic, 900 Franklin Ave., Normal
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- CVS, 1130 S. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
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- CVS, 1701 Fort Jesse Road, Normal
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- Hy-Vee Pharmacy, 1403 N. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington–No liquids, no inhalers
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- Meijer Pharmacy, 1900 E. College Ave., Normal
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- Normal Police Department (outdoor boxes)–100 E. Phoenix Ave., Normal
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- OSF St. Joseph’s Medical Center Entrance A, 2200 E. Washington St., Inside of Building A (facing State Farm), Bloomington–No Inhalers
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- Student Health Services Pharmacy, 201 N. University St., Normal
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- Walgreens Pharmacy, 1525 N. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
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- Wal-Mart Pharmacy, 300 N. Greenbriar Drive, Normal (outdoor boxes)
Year-Round Disposal of Batteries from Vape/Electronic Cigarette Devices
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- Interstate All Battery, 1115 E. Lafayette St., Bloomington
Year-Round Disposal of Syringes and Needles
Needles and sharps can be disposed of with regular household garbage if proper precautions are taken. Put these items in a puncture proof container and duct-tape the lid onto the container.
