Permanent Drug Drop Location
The first 24 hours per day / 7 days per week accessible drug depository in Wisconsin opened November 11, 2008 in Fond du Lac.
DROP:
• Unused and/or expired medication
• Over the counter medication
• Prescription medication
DO NOT DROP:
• NO Sharps(needles, syringes, etc)Sharps Disposal Info. (see below)
• NO Hazardous or chemical waste
• NO Lancets
• NO Mercury products
• NO Electronic glucose monitors
• NO Non-medical inhalers
• NO Commercial, business or long-term care deposits
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)
How did Fond du Lac get this permanent drug drop location?
The Fond du Lac County Drug Drop box is the product of a year long Leadership Fond du Lac team project (an Association of Commerce program). As part of the curriculum teams must identify a community need then design and implement a solution.
With a growing concern for water quality, misuse of prescription medication, and overflowing medicine cabinets, the Leadership Fond du Lac Change Reactors team in partnering with the Drug Free Communities Task Force recognized the need for a convenient and accessible permanent drug collection device.
By working with the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) for authorization and permission, the City of Fond du Lac, the City Police Department and multiple businesses in Fond du Lac to assist in the design and creation of the Drug Drop box the grand opening took place on November 11, 2008.
The citizens of Fond du Lac County have responded overwhelmingly by continually bringing their old, expired or no longer needed medications to the Drug Drop Box.
The Drug Free Communities Task Force would like to thank Leadership Fond du Lac Change Reactors for their persistent hard work in this needed community service. Also thank you to the City and County of Fond du Lac, The City of Fond du Lac Police, Agnesian HealthCare, Aurora Health Center, Manowske Welding as well as the other multiple area businesses who contributed their time and donations to the creation and maintenance of this permanent drug disposal site.
Prescription for a Safe Community Information
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.)