Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. (WFHR, WIRI) – Drug Take Back Day is happening this Saturday, April 27th. This initiative promoted by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services works in connection with health departments and law enforcement agencies across the state. Far too often, unused and expired medications find their way into the wrong hands. The results can be dangerous and tragic. You can protect yourself, your family, and your community by bringing unused and expired medications to a collection site.
Wood and Adams Counties
In Wood County, there are five different collection sites for the Drug Take Back Day event. Marshfield City Hall, hosted by the Marshfield Police Department, will accept drop-offs from 10 AM until 2 PM. The Pittsville Police Department is hosting their own drop-off event at the station from 9 AM until noon. The Wisconsin Rapids Pick n’ Save will hold an event hosted by Grand Rapids and Wisconsin Rapids Police Departments and the Wood County Sheriff’s Department from 10 AM until 2 PM. The Port Edwards Fire Department will hold their event from 11 AM until 1 PM, hosted by the Port Edwards Police Department. The Town of Rome in Adams County will hold their drop-off event from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Rome Police Department.
How to prepare
You should remove prescription labels or black out personal information on the label. Alternatively, you can put loose pills in a zip-top bag. Liquids need to stay in their original containers. You can bring capsules, creams, inhalers, non-aerosol sprays, ointments, patches, pills, and vials. You can find the list of items that are not accepted here. Remember to never dispose of medications in the trash or down the drain. For more information and permanent drop locations, you can visit dose of reality for Wisconsin.
More Articles
Largest redevelopment project in La Crosse will transform a former industrial area into 800 homes
5/6/2024 | Teri Barr
Redevelopment of industrial site will help address critical housing needs in the area, La Crosse also earns a “Best Place to Live” honor A new, mixed-use housing development in La Crosse is getting attention from around the state. The River Point District will be the largest urban redevelopment effort with more than 800 housing units […]
Solar Panel Array on McMillan Memorial Library Roof May Be Removed
5/6/2024 | Melissa Kaye
Donations have been made to the library for the solar panel array. The Library Board has been fighting with Viking Electric in court.
Mount Horeb shooting: ‘People in every community need to be mindful of the warning signs’
5/6/2024 | Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch
Eight of the 10 deadliest U.S. school shootings since 1966 happened in communities with a population of less than 50,000.
From Grain to Green Energy: The Evolution of Wind Power in Wisconsin
5/6/2024 | Teri Barr
Wisconsin’s long history of using wind power has evolved from milling grain to producing green energy. And the day to celebrate it is May 11. The evolution of wind power in Wisconsin is historic. It includes milling grain and pumping water to producing green energy. Windmills dotted the state’s landscape when farmers first used it […]
Eau Claire County Launches Opioid Data Dashboard
5/6/2024
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department has announced the launch of their comprehensive opioid data dashboard.