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Sharps Disposal Programs | LAKE VILLA POLICE DEPARTMENT - Medicine and Sharps Disposal

65 Cedar Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046

Eligibility
Open to all
Hours
Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
847-356-6106
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Primary Program Phone

Languages
None
Application process
Visit during service hours Documents Required: None
Fees
No fees
Service area
Lake Villa, IL Lake Villa (West Miltmore), IL Lake Villa (Chesney Shores), IL Lake Villa (Lindenhurst), IL Lake Villa (Fox Lake Hills), IL Lake Villa (Venetian Village), IL Lake Villa (Old Mill Creek), IL Lake Villa (Old Mill Crk), IL
Provides prescription drug and sharps disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs. The collection boxes are located in the police department lobby. Items acceptable for the prescription disposal box include:
  • Prescription medications, including controlled substances
  • All over-the counter medications
  • Medication samples
  • Pet medications
  • Vitamins and supplements
  • Medicated ointments, lotions, creams and oils
  • Liquid medication in leak-proof containers
  • Homeopathic remedies
Items not acceptable for deposit in the collection box are:
  • Needles/sharps
  • Syringes with needles
  • Thermometers
  • IV bags
  • Bloody or infectious waste
  • Personal care products
  • Empty containers
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
Sharps Container available in the lobby for needle disposal. Sharps include:
  • Syringes
  • Hypodermic Needles
  • Needles attached to tubing
  • Lancets
To properly dispose of needles, do the following:
  • Must use an approved disposal container that fits inside the disposal bin
  • DO NOT deposit any loose sharps into the collection bin
Date of Last Formal Update
08/26/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Providing organization
LAKE VILLA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Government department providing police services in the Village of Lake Villa.