Each year, KNIB organizes a MEDICATION COLLECTION event to help raise the public's awareness of the importance of properly disposing of both prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
By properly disposing of medications, you can protect our water supply and protect against accidental poisoning and/or drug abuse.
You can watch our calendar for our 2025 Medication Collection. Additionally, many pharmacies (such as Walgreens) also offer medication disposal. Call your pharmacy for more information about their programs.
ADDITIONAL MEDICATION DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Many pharmacies have disposal containers which will allow you to dispose of small quantities
of medications or have sharps disposal programs. Call individual stores for information.
OSF Healthcare has a safe and secure drug disposal box at the hospital. Both prescription and non-prescription drugs can be dropped off year-round.
https://x.osfhealthcare.org/services/patient/pharmacy/locations/drug-disposal
Rockford residents can drop off unused medication at Rockford City Hall or District Police Stations. The Rockford Police Department's Drug Collection Unit sites are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm excluding holidays. Remove medication from its original container and place medication in a clear Ziplock bag (up to a gallon). Citizens may drop off up to one 1-gallon bag per visit per week.
City Hall: 425 E. State Street
District 1: 1045 W. State Street
District 2: 1410 Broadway
District 3: 557 S. New Towne Drive
Medical Waste-SHARPS
Stericycle
BECOME A SPONSOR
MEDICATION COLLECTION
Together, we can make a difference!
We encourage you to become a sponsor for this event.
Click the Sponsor link below to get more sponsorship information.
Contact: Pam Osborne at 779-210-8655 or pam@knib.org
