Local law enforcement to host Drug Take-Back Day

Residents of Oneida County will have a chance to safely dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted medications on April 25 as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The Rhinelander, Minocqua, and Three Lakes police departments, together with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Wisconsin Department of Justice to host collection sites throughout the county.
The goal of the annual event is to reduce prescription medication abuse and theft by giving the public a responsible, convenient means of disposal — and to keep potentially dangerous drugs out of medicine cabinets and away from those who might misuse them.
Collection sites — April 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Minocqua Police Dept.
418 E. Chicago Ave., Minocqua

Rhinelander Police Dept.
201 N. Brown St., Rhinelander
Three Lakes Police Dept.
1795 Erie St., Three Lakes
Oneida County Landfill
7450 County Hwy. K, Rhinelander
The service is entirely free and anonymous — no identification is required and no questions will be asked. Participants will be asked to empty medication bottles into collection boxes; blister packs may be dropped off intact. Liquids, creams, and non-aerosol sprays must remain in their original packaging to be accepted.
Accepted
•Prescription medications (controlled & non-controlled)
•Over-the-counter medications
•Ointments, patches, inhalers, creams
•Non-aerosol sprays & vials
•Pet medications
Not accepted
•Needles or sharps (no exceptions)
•Aerosol cans
•Bio-hazardous materials
•Personal care products
•Household hazardous waste (paint, oil, gas)
•Illicit substances
The Oneida County Public Health Department will also have medication lock boxes available at each collection site for residents who want an added layer of home storage security. Lock box inquiries can be directed to the Public Health Department at 715-369-6111.
For more information, visit doseofrealitywi.gov/drug-takeback or contact Officer Devon Gaszak (Minocqua PD), Captain Young (Oneida County Sheriff’s Office), Chief Josh Chiamulera (Rhinelander PD), or Chief Lea (Three Lakes PD).