I don’t know about you, but in our house, we seem to accumulate a lot of expired and unused drugs for a variety of reasons. A change in dosage, a change in prescription, or simply not using OTC meds before the expire are just a few of the reasons you might have drugs you don’t need anymore. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is sponsoring a Drug Take Back Day October 24, 2026.
In communities across the state, people are invited to safely dispose of unused or expired medications through this free, no-questions-asked service. Proper disposal helps:
✔️ Reduce the risk of accidental misuse or overdose
✔️ Keep medications out of the hands of children and pets
✔️ Prevent harmful substances from entering our water systems
Both prescription and over-the-counter medications will be accepted and responsibly handled by public health professionals. This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, and organizations to take a proactive step toward a safer and healthier community.
If you can’t make any of these events in your community, check with your neighborhood pharmacy; some will collect unused meds. Another option is to see if your local law enforcement agency has a collection box available year-round.
In Green Bay, unwanted and expired medications can be dropped off at the locations below from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, October 24th:
Aurora BayCare Medical Center – 2845 Greenbrier Rd
NEW Community Clinic – 610 N Broadway, in partnership with Emplify Health by Bellin
HSHS St Mary’s Hospital- 1726 Shawano Av
While the majority of the Drug Take Back events are being held on October 24th, several communities will be having drop-offs as early as October 20th. For a detailed list of dates and times for your Wisconsin community, click here.
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