State agencies will hold drug busts on Saturday

(WSAW) – This coming Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day, when more than 155 events are planned across Wisconsin on October 26th.

With more than 275 participating law enforcement agencies, Wisconsin residents are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications.

“Take Back Drugs Day provides an excellent opportunity to safely dispose of your unused and unwanted medications,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “Please consider bringing your unwanted medications to a medication take-back event or to a permanent medication disposal box.”

Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal while also educating the community about the potential abuse and consequences of improper storage and disposal of these drugs.

To find a drug pickup location near you, click here.

Unused or expired medication should never be flushed or poured down the drain. Water reclamation plants are not designed to remove all pharmaceuticals, and trace amounts appear in rivers and lakes.

To ensure the success of Drug Take Back Day, the Wisconsin DOJ relies on the assistance of the DEA, Wisconsin DHS, and all participating local law enforcement agencies.

GUIDELINES:

Businesses are not allowed to bring pharmaceutical waste. They can only be brought by a household.

Bring: Medicines (controlled and non-controlled) and non-prescription, ointments, patches, inhalers, non-aerosol sprays, creams, ampoules and medicines for pets. Pens or other electronic cigarette devices (with batteries removed).

Do not bring: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, acids, aerosol cans, biohazardous materials (anything containing a body fluid or blood), personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens), household hazardous waste (paint , pesticides, oil, gas). ), mercury thermometers.

Participants may dispose of solid, non-liquid medications by removing the label or obscuring the personal information on the label of the plastic pill container or by placing the medication in a clear sealable plastic bag. Blister packs without the medication being removed are also accepted.

Liquids will be accepted throughout this initiative. However, liquids, creams and sprays must be in their original packaging. Liquids without original packaging will not be accepted.

Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not part of this initiative and should not be placed in collection containers.