Every Day Can Be Drug Take Back Day
Every year, Drug Take Back Days serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of safely disposing of unused or expired medications. Here in Oneida, we want you to know that every day can be Drug Take Back Day.
With a permanent drug drop box located at the Oneida Police Department, you can help protect your family, community and environment year-round.
Keeping unused medications in your home may seem harmless, but they can be misused by family members, friends or others. Throwing medications in the trash or flushing them can lead to even greater risks, including groundwater contamination. Using a permanent drug drop box ensures that medications are disposed of safely. It’s a simple step you can take to promote a healthier and safer Oneida.
Accepted Items
The Oneida Police Department’s drug drop box accepts a wide range of medications, including:
- Prescription and over-the-counter capsules, pills and liquids (in their original containers)
- Creams, ointments, patches and inhalers
- Non-aerosol sprays and vials
- Pet medications
- Vape pens and e-cigarette devices (only if batteries are removed)
New Disposal Option – Medication Disposal Pouches
In addition to the drug drop box, another option is now available to Oneida Nation members, medication disposal pouches. These small pouches contain a liquid mixture—typically a charcoal-based solution—that effectively neutralizes medications when placed inside.
Medication disposal pouches are currently available at Oneida Behavioral Health.
Let’s Take Action Together
Disposing of medications safely helps prevent misuse, accidental poisonings and environmental harm. By using the permanent drug drop box at the Oneida Police Department or a medication disposal pouch, you’re making a difference every day—not just on Drug Take Back Day. Let’s work together to keep our community safe. For more information, please contact Oneida Behavioral Health at (920) 490-3790.
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