Nationally, regionally, and locally there has been growing concern about what to do with medicines that are left over in our cabinets. The Bensenville Police Department is partnering with the DuPage County Health Department to safely dispose of medicines that are expired or no longer needed. The medications will be incinerated in collaboration with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The medications will not be reused in any way.

In order to reduce the amount of unused and expired medications in the household and dispose of them in a way that is safest for environment, residents may bring their medication to the Bensenville Police Department located at 345 E Green St, Bensenville IL 60106. The prescription drug drop-off box is located in the lobby. Regular business hours are 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday...