Unused Medicine And Prescription Drop-Off

The West Allis Police Department, like many local police agencies, has established a drop-off site for unused medicine and prescriptions at 11301 W. Lincoln Ave. This drop-off site is funded by the West Allis-West Milwaukee Community Coalition. The program is completely anonymous, helps our environment, prevents accidental poisoning, prevents identity theft and helps reduce substance abuse and drug distribution. Accepted items include

• Prescriptions.

• Over-the-counter medications.

• Vitamins.

• Medication samples.

• Pet medications.

• Inhalers.

• Liquid medication in a leak proof container.

The following items are not accepted

• Illegal drugs.

• Needles.

• Syringes.

• Thermometers.

• Bloody.

• Infectious waste.

• Hydrogen peroxide.

• Aerosol cans.

• Household waste.

• Creams.

• Ointments.

• Personal care products.

The process is simple. Just bring in accepted items, and place them into the drop box. The medications do not have to be removed from their bottle or packaging.

Never flush or pour unused medicines down the drain. Water reclamation facilities are not designed to remove all of them. Instead, bring old drugs and over-the-counter medications to medication drop-off sites and help keep pills out of the hands of drug abusers, protect Lake Michigan, and prevent childhood poisonings.

You may cross off your name and address, but do not cover up or remove the name of the medicine. For more information, visit MMSD or DEA.