Can I take unwanted medications to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility?

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful will occasionally host used medication collection drives for these items. Prescription and other pharmaceuticals may also be disposed of for free in a 24-hour secure drop box located in the lobby of each Rockford Police Department District stations and City Hall at the addresses listed below. The Rockford Police Department's Drug Collection Unit sites are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays. Citizens may drop off a single 1-gallon bag per visit, once a week. Medications shall be removed from the original container and placed in a clear, self-closing disposable bag, provided by the citizen.

  • District 1 - 1045 W. State Street, Rockford, IL 61102
  • District 2 - 1410 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104
  • District 3 - 557 S. New Towne Drive, Rockford, IL 61108
  • City Hall - 425 E State Street, Rockford, IL 61104

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has authorized some local pharmacies and businesses to collect unused or expired medicines. These collection sites safely and securely gather and dispose of your unused or expired medicines, including those that contain controlled substances. These collection sites may offer on-site medicine drop-off boxes; mail back programs; or other in-home disposal methods to assist you in safely disposing of unused or expired medicines. A list of local pharmacies offering this service can be found here.

Show All Answers

1. Can I take unwanted medications to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
2. Who can I call regarding building, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing permits?
3. Can I get financial assistance to make home repairs?
4. How can I get assistance paying my utility bills?
5. Can I get assistance on my rental payment?
6. Can I receive financial assistance to purchase a home?
7. Can the City of Rockford help me start a new business?
8. Does the City of Rockford provide foreclosure lists for residential properties?
9. How can I get lien information on a property?
10. How do I find out who my Alderman is?
11. How do I find out about events taking place in the city?
12. Who would I talk to regarding Historic Preservation?
13. Who can I talk to regarding my water bill or water service?
14. Where can I report broken tree limbs or overgrown trees?
15. Who do I notify about a pot hole in the street?
16. How do I get on the bid list for City Projects?
17. Who would I contact regarding questions about my weekly trash pickup?
18. What does the Household Hazardous Waste Facility Accept?
19. Who can I contact regarding a Code Violation I received?
20. Who can I contact regarding Sanitation Code Hearings?
21. Who would I contact regarding Voting questions?
22. Where can I take hazardous material?
23. What is accepted at the Hazardous Waste Facility?
24. Who can I call regarding street lights?
25. Who would I contact regarding Trailers on a property?
26. When can I put my garbage out for pick-up?
27. When do I put away my empty trash cans?
28. On what holidays will trash not be picked up?
29. What is acceptable to be recycled?
30. How do I get a recycle bin?
31. When are my recyclables picked up?
32. Can I burn leaves on my property?
33. Why didn’t Rock River Disposal pick up my garbage/lawn waste?
34. Will Rock River Disposal take large items?
35. Where should I store my garbage?
36. Where can I put my garage sale signs?
37. Do I need a permit to have a garage sale?
38. How do I report abandoned vehicles, boats or trailers?
39. How can I report a property with overgrown weeds or grass?
40. Do I need a permit to run a business from my home?
41. Do I need a permit to install a fence on my property?
42. Can I report my neighbors for not cleaning up after their dog?
43. How do I find out if my home is designated a historic property?
44. What is a TIF district?
45. How do I find out if I’m in a TIF district?
46. Do I need to give my name if I want to report a violation?
47. How do I become a rehabilitation contractor for Neighborhood Development?