Hurley and Cunningham Invite Residents to Free Prescription Drug Takeback Event July 9 in Merrionette Park
Residents are being encouraged to bring their unused and expired prescription medication for safe disposal at a free community event hosted by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, scheduled for Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Merrionette Park Village Hall, located at 11720 S. Kedzie Ave.
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Mariyana Spyropoulos will also be on hand to provide free oak saplings and bags of compost to residents while supplies last.
“Unused or expired prescription drugs can lead to poisoning, overdose and abuse if not properly disposed of,” Hurley said.
“It is not safe to flush these drugs down the toilet or throw them away – please take advantage of take back events like this one to safely remove drugs from your home.”
Residents will be able to drop off prescription drugs at a box provided by the Cook County Sheriff. Medication should be in pill form, not liquids or sharp objects. Attendees will not need to leave their vehicle at the free, drive-up event.
For more information, please contact Hurley’s office at [email protected].
Who: State Rep. Fran Hurley; state Sen. Bill Cunningham; MWRD Commissioner Mariyana Spyropoulos; Cook County Sheriff’s Office; Village of Merrionette Park
What: Free Prescription Drug Takeback and Oak Sampling/Compost Giveaway
When: Saturday, July 9; 10 a.m. to noon
Where: 11720 S. Kedzie Ave., Merrionette Park
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