The Wisconsin Department of Justice partners with the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the Department of Military Affairs and local law enforcement agencies to hold Drug Take Back Day events twice a year in the spring and fall. Drug Take Back provides a safe, convenient, and responsible means of prescription medication disposal, while also educating the community about the potential abuse and consequences of improper storage and disposal of these medications. Wisconsin regularly leads the nation in the most prescription medications collected during these events. Wisconsin has collected more than 1.3 million pounds of unwanted medications since Drug Take Back began in 2010 under DEA leadership.
While Drug Take Back Day happens just twice a year, Wisconsin also offers more than 500 permanent drug disposal boxes. These boxes are accessible year-round at law enforcement agencies, hospitals, pharmacies and health clinics. Find a permanent prescription drug drop box near you.
Businesses and institutions interested in information about disposing of drugs should refer to guidance from the Department of Natural Resources.
