National Drug Takeback Day is coming up from 10am until 2pm on Saturday, October 25th.
The Dubuque Drug Task Force invites area resident to clean out medicine cabinets and dispose unwanted medications at event at the Dubuque Fire Training Facility on Public Safety Way in Dubuque.
Several area Wisconsin law enforcement agencies are holding events as well. The disposal is free and confidential.
CLICK HERE to see a list of the other area events and more details
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At the take back event the agencies will accept:
- Prescription and over the counter medications including vitamins, and supplements.
- Needles, sharps, syringes with needles in puncture proof containers.
- Medication samples and hydrogen peroxide
- And vape pen, E-cigarettes with the batteries removed.
You are asked to keep all substances in their original containers if possible, all liquid containers must be sealed in leak proof clear plastic bags, make sure you mark out any identifying information on bottles.