Permanent Drug Drop Location
With the growing concern for misuse of prescription medication and water quality, the first 24/7 free standing permanent drug disposal site in Wisconsin opened November 11, 2008 in Fond du Lac.
DO NOT DROP:
• Sharps(needles, syringes, lancets, Epipens, etc) Sharps Disposal Info. (see below)
• Hazardous, mercury or chemical waste products
• Commercial, business or long-term care deposit
DROP:
• Unused and/or expired medication
• Over the counter medication
• Prescription medication
The box is monitored and maintained by the Police Department.
Bring your medication in the original package or prescription bottle.
You CAN cross off the name and address, but do NOT cover up the name or the medication.
**Sharps Disposal Information
Agnesian HealthCare Sharps Disposal Information (PDF)
Aurora Health Center Sharps Disposal Information (PDF)
Ripon Medical Center Sharps Disposal Information (PDF)
Thank You To Our Many Community Partners
- Leadership Fond du Lac (an Association of Commerce program) - Development of the permanent site
- Manowske Welding - Design, Construction and Material
- City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County and United Way - Financial support for safe disposal of collected medications
- Agnesian HealthCare and Aurora Health Center - Financial support and time donated by local pharmacists for sorting medication
- City of Fond du Lac Police Department - Ongoing compliance with DEA regulations and daily operation and security of the Drug Drop Box
- Other area businesses - Donations to the creation and maintenance to the permanent site
Prescription for a Safe Community Information
Drug Disposal Sites in Wisconsin
Use this link below and in the box that says NEW click on "medicine collections" to find disposal locations in Wisconsin. Fond du Lac County is in this listing. http://www4.uwm.edu/shwec/
Fond du Lac County Drug Drop Location
The Fond du Lac County 24/7 drug disposal site is at the City Police Department at 126 N. Main St. (corner of Main and Rees St.)
