Prescription Drug Disposal Program

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By WEEK Producer

Story Published: Nov 3, 2009 at 7:26 PM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 3, 2009 at 7:27 PM CDT

Illinois American Water has partnered with State Senator Dave Koehler, the Tazewell County Health Department and the Pekin Police Department to start a prescription drug disposal program.

A drop box to dispose of unwanted medication will be installed at the Pekin Police Department on November 5th. It will be located in the lobby of the police station.

Residents are encouraged to dispose of medication this way so the drugs can be incinerated. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends this approach and discourages flushing meds down the toilet or throwing them in the trash.

Illinois American Water is donating $2500 to the program. The company has partnered with pharmacies, police departments and government officials across the state to implement this type of program.

Wednesday, Nov 4 at 7:41 AM Elizabeth wrote ...

There is a place in Peoria where you can recycle your electronic waste. The business is called Retro-Tech on Main Street near Mr. G's restaurant. They take old TV, VCR, DVD players, computers, printers, etc.

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 9:56 PM Jon wrote ...

Great job this has been long over due ! Why isn't Dave running for Congress He's a HELL OF a LOT BETTER Than the goof we have now ...

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 9:41 PM common sense wrote ...

Computer and electronic waste isn't posing as immediate a threat to our youth as having prescription pills lying around.

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 9:01 PM Illinois E-waste recycling wrote ...

It would be nice if State Senator Dave Koehler Took electronics computer waste more serious also ! But I have never had my call from his office returned as of yet 6 months and I am still waiting for a call back!

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