Drug Take-Back Program
In partnership with local law enforcement, the McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition wants to encourage the removal of unused prescription medications and supplies left in your home.
Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.
Studies show a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet.
Residents can bring prescription and over-the-counter, solid dose (tablets,capsules, powder) medications in clear, sealed plastic bags for disposal.
Items that may not be acceptable (see special instructions in each department) include liquids, intravenous(IV) bags/solutions, injectables, needles, lancets and sharps. Prescription labels should be removed (or personal information blocked out with a permanent marker) from empty plastic bottles before tossing into weekly curbside recycling containers.
DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Participating Police Departments
Please call ahead to confirm availability and instructions
Algonquin Police Department:
2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, Il, 60102
Phone: 847-658-4531
Available: 24/7
Restrictions: no liquids or needles
Cary Police Department:
654 Village Hall Drive, Cary, Il, 60013
Phone: 847-639-2341
Available: 24/7
Restrictions: no needles, liquids, or inhalers
Crystal Lake Police Department:
100 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake, Il, 60014
Phone: 815-459-2020
Available: 8 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Restrictions: no needles, liquids, or inhalers
Special Instructions: prefer empty everything in a ziplock or clear plastic bag, but will take Rx bottles
Fox River Grove Police Department:
305 Illinois Street, Fox River Grove, Il, 60021
Phone: 847-639-2411
Available 24/7
Restrictions: no needles, liquids, or inhalers
Special Instructions: ring bell and an officer will meet you at the door
Harvard Police Department:
201 W. Front Street, Harvard, Il, 60034
Phone: 815-943-4431
Available: 24/7
Restrictions: None, all forms of Rx accepted
Huntley Police Department:
10911 Main Street, Huntley, Il, 60142
Phone: 847-669-2141
Available: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Restrictions: no needles, liquids, or inhalers
Special Instructions: Empty medications from their original packages into clear plastic bags
Island Lake Police Department:
3720 Greenleaf Avenue, Island Lake, Il, 60042
Phone: 847-526-2100
Johnsburg:
3611 Chapel Hill Road, McHenry, Il, 60051
Phone: 815-385-6024
Available: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Restrictions: No liquids or needles
Special Instructions: Loose pills must be placed in a clear bag.
Lakemoor Police Department:
27901 Concrete Drive, Lakemoor, Il60041
Phone: 815-385-4111 or 815-719-0180
Available: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m.
Restrictions: no liquids or needles
Marengo Police Department:
142 East Prairie Street, Marengo, Il, 60152
Phone: 815-568-7231
Available: 24/7
Restrictions: no needles, liquids, or inhalers
Special Instructions: Prefer items kept in prescription bottles
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office:
2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock Il, 60098 (located in the correctional facility lobby)
Available: 24/7
Restrictions: no needles, liquids, or inhalers
McHenry Police Department:
333 S. Green Street, McHenry, Il, 60050
Phone: 815-363-2200
Available: 24/7
Restrictions: no liquids or needles
Spring Grove Police Department:
7401 Meyer Road, Spring Grove, Il, 60081
Phone: 815-675-2596
Available: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Restrictions: no needles, liquids, or inhalers
Woodstock Police Department:
656 Lake Avenue, Woodstock, Il, 60098
Phone: 815-338-2131
Available: 24-7
Restrictions: no liquids or needles