Properly disposing of unused medication is an important part of protecting yourself and your family.
Here is some guidance on how to best do this.
Permanent Prescription Drug Drop Off Locations in Dunn County:
Menomonie:
- Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Cedar in Menomonie
- 2321 Stout Road, Menomonie WI
- Box is located in the pharmacy, available during normal business hours
- Protocols for entering the building:
- Customers/patients must wear a mask upon entering the building and staff/volunteers will take the customer’s/patient’s temperature
- CVS Menomonie
- 433 Broadway St S, Menomonie WI
- Box is located in the pharmacy, available during normal business hours
- Protocols for entering the building:
- No PPE required upon entering the building (Staff will be wearing masks for the customers/participants safety)
- Dunn County Sheriff Office
- 615 Stokke Parkway, Menomonie WI
- Please check their website for information regarding re-opening date: http://www.dunncountysheriff.com/
Boyceville:
- Boyceville Police Department
- 903 Main Street, Boyceville WI
- Box is located in the police department office
- Protocols:
- Please call ahead at 715-643-2215 to set up a drop time with an officer or office personnel
Colfax
- Colfax Police Department
- 613 Main Street, Colfax WI
- Box is located in the police department office
- Protocols:
- Please call ahead at 715-962-3136 to set up a drop time with an officer or office personnel
You can also discuss drug disposal options with your pharmacist.
At Home Disposal Guidance
FDA Flush List: https://www.fda.gov/media/109643/download
FDA Instructions for disposing medications the trash: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/safe-disposal-medicines/disposal-unused-medicines-what-you-should-know#Disposal
How to Dispose of Medication Properly: Recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency
