Saturday, October 25: Safely Dispose of Medications & Sharps on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Written By Eau Claire Health Department

Do you have unused or expired medications or sharps at home? Safely dispose of them during the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event.

Saturday, October 25, 2025
10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Two locations, both with curbside drop-off:

Eau Claire County Government Center
In front of the main courthouse entrance
721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire

Altoona Police Department
1904 Spooner Avenue, Altoona

This event helps increase awareness about safe medication disposal in Eau Claire County. Residents are encouraged to participate by dropping off unwanted medications or sharps anonymously and quickly, no questions asked.

What’s Accepted:

  • Sharps, including:

    • Needles

    • Lancets

    • Syringes

    • Auto-injectors

    • Other sharps devices

  • Prescription medications

  • Over-the-counter medications

  • Ointments

  • Patches

  • Non-aerosol sprays

  • Vials

  • Pet medications

  • Liquid medications, creams, and sprays must be in their original packaging. 

Take a moment to clean out your medicine cabinet and keep our community safe.

Eau Claire Health Department
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