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Prescription Drug Collection and Disposal

Eau Claire County Residents will be able to dispose of expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications for free at four permanent collection sites across the county.

An initial "Medicine Collection Day" was held on May 16, 2009 to kick-off the program.  Effective November 2, 2009, residents can drop off collected drugs or over-the-counter medications at four convenient permanent locations Monday through Friday except holidays:

  • Eau Claire County Courthouse, County Sheriff's Office, Room 1428, 8 AM - 5 PM
  • Altoona Emergency Services Building, 1904 Spooner Ave, 8 AM - 4 PM
  • Augusta City Hall, 145 West Lincoln Ave, 8 AM - 4 PM
  • Fall Creek Village Hall, 122 East Lincoln Ave, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Accepted Items:
Unaccepted Items:
  • Prescription Medications
  • Over the Counter Medications
  • Sprays, Inhalers, Creams, Vials
  • Pet Medications
  • Illegal Drugs, Needles/Sharps
  • Bio-hazardous Materials
  • Personal Care Products (shampoo, lotions, sunscreens, etc.)
  • Household Hazardous Waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas, etc.)

Additional Information:
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