Wisconsin's Collection Ranks 2nd in the Nation for National Drug Take Back Day

Thursday, May 6th, 2021 -- 10:01 AM

(WMTV) Wisconsin’s collection during National Drug Take Back Day ranked second in the country.

Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Wednesday that Wisconsin had a total collection of 60,632 pounds of unused or expired drugs.  Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the community about the potential abuse and consequences of improper storage and disposal of these medications, according to the Attorney General’s Office.

More than 290 law enforcement agencies statewide participated.  There are 489 permanent drug disposal boxes accessible year-round in Wisconsin at law enforcement agencies, hospitals, pharmacies, and health clinics, the Attorney General’s Office says.

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