Medication Disposal Sites in Washburn County
This service is available for expired, unused, or unwanted prescription and nonprescription medications.
This service is free of charge.
Medications should be removed from their original containers and placed in a plastic Ziploc bag for drop off.
Do not leave any identifiable information on your medications.
Disposal Site Locations and Hours
Birchwood Village Hall: 101 N. Main Street, Birchwood, WI 54817
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Minong Police Department: 123 5th Ave E, Minong, WI 54859
Available 24/7
Spooner Police Department: 221 Elm Street, Spooner, WI 54801
Available 24/7
Washburn County Sheriff’s Office: 421 Highway 63, Shell lake, WI 54871
Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
A map of medication disposal sites in Washburn County and the surrounding region is available at https://dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/permanent-drug-drop-boxes.htm
Safe Sharps Disposal
It is illegal to put needles and other sharp medical items in the trash, recycling or medication collection drop boxes.
Medical sharps, such as needles, syringes and lancets, pose an injury risk for anyone who comes in contact with these items.
To reduce public health risks, Wisconsin rules require all citizens to manage sharps safely!
Medical Sharps Disposal Sites
Spooner Health:
Location – Spooner Health Emergency Department,
1280 Chandler Drive, Spooner, WI 54801
Hours – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Used sharps must be secured in approved hard plastic containers prior to being accepted for disposal. Laundry detergent containers are recommended.
Other Registered Sharps Disposal Sites in Wisconsin can be found at https://wisconsindnr.shinyapps.io/sharpscollectorsite/.