KANKAKEE – State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is co-hosting a prescription drop-off event on Saturday, April 25th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is being held in the Bourbonnais Walmart parking lot, located at 2080 IL-50, Bourbonnais.
“I invite all local residents to utilize this free prescription medication drop-off drive to keep our homes and communities safe,” said Rep. Haas. “Properly disposing of prescription medications keeps everyone safe. I look forward to hosting this event alongside our community partners who are invested in making our community safer!”
Accepted medications include tablets, capsules, other solid forms of prescription drugs, patches, and vaping devices and cartridges (lithium batteries removed). Restricted items include liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes, and needles.
This event is in partnership with KAMEG, Riverside Health, HIDTA – National Guard, Kankakee County Health Department, and I-KAN ROE – Life Education Center Programs. Georgie’s Closet will be collecting new diapers for children in foster care and the Lions Club is collecting used prescription glasses.
For more information about Representative Haas, visit RepHaas.com.
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