WHO: The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
WHAT: As part of the bi-annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, the MWRD and U.S. DEA encourage the public to bring their drugs to special MWRD collection boxes.
WHERE:
- Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, 400 E. 130th St., Chicago
- Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, 6001 W. Pershing Rd., Cicero
- O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant, 3500 Howard St., Skokie
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2018
In conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Chicago Field Division, the MWRD is accepting unused or expired medication for safe disposal on Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at three water reclamation plants. The event aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means for disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications and harm to the environment.
Read more: MWRD, DEA partner to collect unwanted drugs Oct. 27, 2018
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