In an effort to keep dangerous drugs out of the hands of potential abusers and out of the water supply, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is partnering with Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall for a prescription drug drop-off event on September 9 in Lena.
“By properly disposing of unused and expired medications, we are preventing accidental poisonings or misuse of drugs, and we are also protecting the environment,” said Chesney. “I think we all have items in our medicine cabinet that we no longer need, so this is the perfect opportunity to safely dispose of drugs and vitamins and prevent accidental harm.”
Senator Chesney’s & Sheriff Stovall’s Drug Drop-Off Event
Saturday, September 9
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Alliance Commodities, Pearl City Elevator
4306 W. Galena Road, Lena
Human and pet prescription and over-the-counter drugs and vitamins will be accepted, and those dropping off unused or expired medications can remain in their vehicles while event volunteers collect their items. Liquids, creams, needles, and illegal drugs will not be accepted.
For more information about this event, please call Senator Andrew Chesney’s legislative office at (815) 232-0774, or email Kim at kscace@ilsenategop.org.
