Medication Disposal at the De Pere Police Department 

Safely disposing of unused, expired, or unwanted medications helps protect our environment and reduces the risk of misuse or accidental ingestion. The De Pere Police Department offers a secure drop-off location for community members to responsibly dispose of their medications.

Location:

De Pere Police Department
325 S. Broadway
De Pere, WI 54115

Business Hours: 7:30 am – 5 pm. 

Once you enter the building, look for the RED BIN near the De Pere Police Department service window. 

Accepted Items:

  • Pills and Capsules Only:
    Please ensure that all pills and capsules are removed from their original packaging or bottles before dropping them off. Loose pills and capsules can be placed directly into the disposal bin for safe and secure destruction.

Prohibited Items:

The following items are not accepted at the De Pere Police Department drop-off site:

  • Needles or Sharps (e.g., EpiPens or injectors)
  • Patches (e.g., nicotine or pain patches)
  • Liquids (e.g., cough syrups, liquid medications)
  • Illegal Drugs

Alternative Disposal for Needles/Sharps:

For the safe disposal of needles, sharps, and similar items, please consider of the following nearby locations (or other available options throughout our community):

De Pere:

  • Aurora Health Center, 1881 Chicago St
  • CVS Pharmacy, 800 Main Ave
  • Hometown Pharmacy, 510 Redbird Cir

Green Bay:

  • Bellin Hospital, 744 S. Webster Ave
  • Brown County Health Dept, 610 S. Broadway St
  • Aurora Baycare Hospital, 2845 Greenbriar Rd
  • Aurora Baycare, 2253 W. Mason St
  • CVS Pharmacy, 2222 S. Webster Ave

Important Notes:

  • This medication disposal program is available only to individuals. It is not intended for use by businesses, clinics, or nursing homes.
  • Properly disposing of your unused medications ensures they won’t fall into the wrong hands or pollute our waterways. Never flush medications down the toilet or throw them in the trash.

Why Use the De Pere Medication Disposal Program?

Unused or expired medications sitting in your home pose a risk of accidental ingestion or misuse. By using the De Pere Police Department’s medication drop-off service, you can help keep your home, family, and community safe.