Medication Disposal

Proper medication disposal prevents theft, accidental poisoning of children and pets, and protects the environment.

Many of our local law enforcement agencies collect medication to ensure it is disposed of properly. Please bring any unused or unwanted medication to the nearest collection site.

You may also be able to dispose of some medications right at home. 

Disposing of Medications at Home

Medication drop-off new guidelines

 

Permanent Drop-Box Locations

Department Address Phone Hours
Outagamie County Sheriff's Department 3030 Goodland Dr.
Appleton, WI 54911		 920-832-5605 Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fox Valley Metro Police Department 200 W McKinley Ave.
Little Chute, WI 54140		 920-788-7505 Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Grand Chute Police Department 1900 W Grand Chute Blvd.
Appleton, WI 54913		 920-832-1575 Monday - Sunday
24 hours (Mon-Sun)
If town hall is closed, pick up the vestibule phone to be let in.
Hortonville Police Department 531 N Nash St.
Hortonville, WI 54944		 920-779-6165 Monday - Sunday
24 hours
Kaukauna Police Department 144 W 2nd St.
Kaukauna, WI 54130		 920-766-6333 Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Oneida Police Department 2783 Freedom Rd.
Oneida, WI 54155		 920-869-2239 Monday - Sunday
24 hours
Seymour Police Department 328 N Main St.
Seymour, WI 54170		 920-833-2366 Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Shiocton Police Department N5605 WI-76
Shiocton, WI 54170		 920-986-3294 Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Accepted

Common medication containers

  • Expired/unwanted prescription meds
  • Over-the-counter meds
  • Pet meds
  • Liquid meds
  • Medicated ointments and creams
  • Inhalers
  • Vitamin supplements

Not Accepted

Picture of common syringes

  • Illegal drugs
  • Sharps (i.e needles, lancets, syringes)
  • Thermometers
  • IV bags
  • Nebulizer machines
  • Diabetes test kits
  • Aerosol cans
  • Household waste products
  • Personal care products (shampoo, lotion, etc.)

Guidelines

  • Empty pills into a plastic sealable bag
  • Keep liquids, creams, and powders in their original containers
  • Recycle empty pill bottles and paper boxes at home

Resources

Questions?

For specific questions regarding disposal, please contact the law enforcement agency for instructions.

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