Five things you need to know about Rock County's pharmaceutical drop off day
JANESVILLE — If your fall cleaning to-do list includes emptying the medicine cabinet, don't just throw old medications in the trash.
The Rock County Sheriff's Office next week will participate in the third annual National Take-Back initiative sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. The goal is to reduce prescription drug abuse by safety disposing of unwanted medications.
Here's what you need to know if you want to drop anything off.
1. The program is anonymous. If you are dropping off medication, you will not be questioned. You can dump pills directly into the collection box.
2. This program is for controlled, non-controlled and over-the-counter medications. Feel free to bring unused or expired medications.
3. You cannot dispose of liquids, injectables or syringes.
4. Illegal drugs such as marijuana or methamphetamine will not be collected in the secure box. Deputies will treat those as abandoned property.
5. You have to hold on to your medication during disposal. Deputies can't hold it for you.
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Oct 21, 2011 at 2:25 a.m.
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What was the point of this article? It really gave no information only left readers with more questions. I know you're a better reporter than that!
Oct 21, 2011 at 12:09 a.m.
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I don't personally have anything to drop off, but this article is confusing at best. Especially #4 and #5. In a word....huh?!? C'mon Ann Marie. Pls explain. :)
Oct 20, 2011 at 11:30 p.m.
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does anyone know what you do with injectable meds?
Oct 20, 2011 at 9:56 p.m.
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I thought JPD has a drop box in their lobby.
Oct 20, 2011 at 9:24 p.m.
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Exactly where and when is the drop-off?
Oct 20, 2011 at 7:10 p.m.
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"4. Illegal drugs such as marijuana or methamphetamine will not be collected in the secure box."
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Odd. Have stoners been clogging the secure box with unwanted bud??
Oct 20, 2011 at 4:52 p.m.
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Milton PD has a box outside the station where you can drop off unwanted medications 24/7/365
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