The Village has partnered with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), State Senator Laura Fine, State Representative Robyn Gabel, MWRD Vice President Kimberly du Buclet, and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart to host a one-day Document Destruction and Drug Take-Back Event at Centennial Park (enter off Old Glenview Road only).

Document Destruction Guidelines: Paper documents must be in paper shopping bags or cardboard boxes – NO PLASTIC BAGS! To avoid back-up or capacity issues, we must limit residents to six file-size boxes or paper shopping bags per vehicle. Staples and paper clips are acceptable, but binders and metal clips should be removed.

Drug Takeback Guidelines: The drug take-back includes both unwanted and expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs; this includes both human and pet medications. Only pills will be collected; liquid and sharps will not be accepted. Pills may be brought in prescription bottles (which will be shredded) or unmarked plastic bags.

This event is open to all Wilmette residents and residents of all other SWANCC communities; identification will be checked for proof of residency. Materials from businesses, schools, or institutions will not be accepted.

For more information, contact Public Works at 847.853.7500 or pubworks@wilmette.com.