The Door County Sheriff’s Office will join more than 277 local law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin participating in Drug Take Back Day, from 1PM to 3PM, Saturday. 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 medications. Unused or expired medicine should never be flushed or poured down the drain.
All waste pharmaceuticals must be generated by a household, no businesses are allowed.
Bring
Prescription(controlled and non -controlled) and over the counter medications, ointments, patches, inhalers, sprays, creams, vials, and, pet medications.
Do Not Bring
Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, acids, aerosol cans,
bio-hazardous materials(anything containing a bodily fluid or blood), personal care products(shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens), household hazardous waste(paint, pesticides, oil, gas) mercury thermometers or vape pens.
The Drug Take Back Day will be held, from 1PM to 3PM, at two locations on Saturday, the fire stations in Brussels and Sister Bay.
