City Of Joliet: State Representative Manley Launches Pilot Program For Free Drug Disposal Kits

Joliet IL

17 December, 2021

9:12 AM

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Press release from the City of Joliet: 12/15/2021 3:36 PM  In partnership with the Joliet Fire Department (JFD), State Representative Natalie Manley announced a pilot project to provide free Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal kits to the public to assist community efforts in combatting the opioid crisis.   The kits, which safely destroy unwanted and expired medications, are now available at 12 locations throughout the city.  Beginning this Friday, December 17th, the Deterra Drug Deactivation Kits are available at the following locations, along with being made available on every JFD fire truck and ambulance:  City Hall – 150 W. Jefferson Street Joliet Police Department Main Station - 150 W Washington Street Joliet Police Department West Sub Station - 7196 Caton Farm Road JFD Station #1 - 101 E. Clinton St. JFD Station #3 - 450 Laraway Rd. JFD Station #4 - 868 N. Draper Ave. JFD Station #5 - 661 Mason Ave JFD Station #6 - 2049 Oneida St. JFD Station #7 - 125 Houbolt Rd. JFD Station #8 - 2293 Essington Rd. JFD Station #9 - 2300 Michas Dr. JFD Station #10 - 1599 John D. Paige Dr. Residents with questions can contact Rep. Manley's office at (815) 725-2741.  For more information please see State Representative Manley's media release. This press release was produced by the City of Joliet. The views expressed here are the author's own.