Drug Disposal

A Cleaner, Safer Racine

Substance Misuse and Environmental Harm

Unused or expired medications can pose risks for you, your loved ones, and Racine. According to research from the National Institute of Health, death by drug overdose since 1999 has grown over 500%. Research from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources also indicate that improper disposal of medications, drugs, or needles pose a risk to our environmental health.

Safely Dispose of Drugs at Lakeview Health

At Lakeview Health, we are committed to promoting the well-being of our community in every possible way. That’s why we provide a dedicated drug disposal service that allows you to safely and responsibly dispose of your unused or expired medications. Simply gather your unwanted medications and bring them to our clinic. Our trained professionals will ensure that the medications are disposed of properly.

Together, we can make a positive impact.

A gloved hand disposes of a used needle into a bright-yellow disposal box. Needles, bottles, and gloves surround the box.

Can I dispose of drugs at home?

While at-home disposal is viable for some medications, not all drugs can be disposed of at home. The FDA has detailed instructions for at-home drug disposal, including a list of flush-able medications.

Lakeview Health highly recommends utilizing drug take back or disposal services before relying solely on at-home disposal.

A Safer, Healthier Racine

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