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Drive-up drug disposal offered in Campton Hills

State Rep. Dan Ugaste and the Campton Hills Police Department will host a drive-up prescription drug drop-off this month.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Aug. 14 at the police department, 40W270 La Fox Road in Campton Hills.

People can stay in their vehicles while disposing of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs. They ask you to bring the items in a sealed plastic bag if possible. Accepted items are tablets, capsules, and other solid forms of prescription drugs; patches, vaping devices, and cartridges with lithium batteries removed; prescription ointments; pet medications; and vitamins.

Do not bring liquids, syringes, needles or illegal drugs.

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