The Problem ‐ Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue leading to accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse. Additionally, unused drugs that are flushed contaminate the water supply. Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment.
The Solution – The Sherman Police Department offers residents a way to safely drop off unused drugs into a locked vault at the police station lobby. Only law enforcement will be able to open the vault in order to dispose of the drugs. Sherman police will regularly empty the secure vault for proper disposal on a scheduled basis.
Disposal Location ‐ The Prescription Drug Disposal Vault is available to be used 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the Sherman Police Department, 2629 W. Andrew Road, main entrance in the lobby foyer. Please do not hesitate to contact the Police Department should you have any questions. We can be reached at 217.496.3256 or info@shermanil.org.
Informational Flyer
Click on this link to download a copy of our flyer: Prescription Drug Disposal Program Flyer
ITEMS ACCEPTED
- Prescription medications (except controlled*)
- All over-the-counter (OTC) medications
- Pet medications
- Vitamins & Supplements
- Medicated ointments, lotions, creams & oils
- Liquid medication in leak-proof containers
- Homeopathic remedies
- Suppositories
NOT ACCEPTED
- Needles/sharps
- Syringes with needles
- Thermometers
- Controlled* prescriptions
- IV bags
- Bloody or infectious waste
- Personal care products
- Empty containers
- Hydrogen Peroxide or other chemicals
- Aerosol cans
- Full inhalers
* Any drug as defined in the five categories of the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970. These medications are categorized by “schedules” based on their potential for abuse and addiction. They range from Schedule 1, or C1 (illegal drugs) to C2 to C5 which indicates a decrease in potential for abuse or addiction. The schedules cover opium (and other opiates), hallucinogens, as well as prescriptions containing narcotics or amphetamines.