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Waste Medications

rx_logo_2_2010The Eau Claire County Prescription Drug Work Group was organized in 2008 to investigate the development of a collection program for waste pharmaceuticals. The group successfully hosted a one-day collection event on May 16, 2009. The event collected over 1,000 lbs of waste prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Effective November 2, 2009, the group successfully implemented a permanent collection program for Eau Claire County.image

 

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact:

  • The Eau Claire City-County Health Department at: (715) 839-4718
  • The Eau Claire County Planning and Development Department at: (715) 839-5055
  • The University of Wisconsin Extension Office - Family Living at: (715) 839-4712
Drop Off Locations
  • EAU CLAIRE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
    Sheriff's Office, Room 1428
    Enter from Oxford Ave
    Hours: M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM (except holidays)
  • ALTOONA EMERGENCY SERVICES BUILDING
    1904 Spooner Ave
    Hours: M-F, 8 AM - 4 PM (except holidays)
  • AUGUSTA CITY HALL
    145 West Lincoln St
    Hours: M-F, 8 AM - 4 PM (except holidays)
  • FALL CREEK VILLAGE HALL
    122 East Lincoln Ave
    Hours: M-F, 8 AM - 4:30 PM (except holidays)

Acceptable Items
  • Prescription Drugs
  • Over-the-Counter Medicines
  • Vials
  • Inhalers
  • Sprays
  • Pet Medications
*No need to separate drugs from containers - plastic bottles, vials or other containers accepted!
 Unacceptable Items
  • Sharps including:
  • Illegal Drugs
  • Bio-hazardous Materials
  • Personal Care Products (shampoo, lotions, sunscreens, etc.)
  • Household Hazardous Waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas, etc.)
**Information on where to dispose of sharps is available at each location

Additional Information
ID = 1688
CATEGORY = 109
CATEGORY NAME = WIC
SECTION = 24
CAL ID =

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