Wood County, WI. (WFHR, WIRI)

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Wisconsin Department of Justice are sponsoring a prescription drug take back event on on Saturday, April 26. This event will be held throughout Wisconsin, including Wood County.

The following Wood County locations are participating:

 Marshfield City Hall (10am-2pm)

 Nekoosa Court Assisted Living (8am – 11am)

 Pick ‘n Save – Wisconsin Rapids Location (10am-2pm)

 Pittsville Police Department (9am-12pm)

 Port Edwards Fire Department (11am-1pm)

 Town of Rome Police Department, Adams County (10am-2pm)

Bring: Capsules, creams, inhalers, non-aerosol sprays, ointments, pills, patches, vials, liquids (in original containers), pet medications, vape pens, or other e-cigarette devices with batteries removed.

Do not bring: Aerosol cans, anything containing blood or bodily fluid, household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas), illegal drugs, iodine containing medications, mercury thermometers, personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.), sharps* (i.e. syringes, lancets, needles are accepted only at the Marshfield event), or vape devices containing built-in batteries that cannot be removed.

The following locations will accept sharps: Marshfield City Hall. Aspirus Riverview Hospital main entrance, Aspirus Doctor’s Clinic 1st floor, Marshfield Medical Center emergency room entrance, River Block building 1st floor, Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo, Robinson Park, Braem Park, and Marshfield Police Department main lobby.

Those who cannot attend a take back event can drop off unwanted medications at a Wood County law enforcement agency or at pharmacies with a disposal kiosk: CVS in Wisconsin Rapids, Marshfield Clinic Pharmacy (main clinic and Central Avenue), and Walgreens in Wisconsin Rapids.

Remember to store any medications you are taking in a secure location, and to never to flush or drain unused/expired prescription medications. These substances can contaminate our water supply!

If you are homebound or know of someone who needs safe at-home disposal options, or to request a lock box/drawer safe for securing medications, contact Jacob with the Wood County Health Department at 715-421- 8907.

For more information and a listing of additional take back sites throughout Wisconsin, visit: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/drug-take-back-day.htm

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