Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: October 26, 2021
On Saturday, October 23, the Westmont Police Department hosted drug take-back events as part of the National DEA-sponsored Drug Take-Back Day. The program took in a total of 257 pounds of unwanted medication from three locations throughout Westmont including Westmont Mariano’s, Johanik Fire Station Headquarters, and the Police-Fire Facility at 500 N. Cass Avenue. Drug take-back programs focus on collecting unwanted, unused, and expired prescription drugs, pills, powders, and patches. The Westmont Police Department thanks everyone who participated.
SHARPS & RxBOX COLLECTION
The Westmont Police Department offers year-round collection of sharps (needles) and prescription drugs at 500 N. Cass Avenue during business hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For details regarding how to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs and sharps, please visit our recycling webpage.
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