MedDrop
The Best Place to Get Rid of Medicines

2010 MedDrop Dates:
Saturday, October 2, 2010

The Locations:
Madison:
Sennett Middle School
502 Pflaum Road
           
Middleton:
Middleton High School
2100 Bristol St.
            
Sun Prairie:
West Side Community Building, 2598 W. Main Street

Time:
9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Great Community Turn-Out on June 5, 2010
The June 5 MedDrop was the most successful medication collection yet. Over 2400 cars drove through one of the three MedDrop sites. Approximately 5600 pounds of medications were collected. Most encouraging was the fact that over 630 pounds of controlled medications were collected, well over twice any previous MedDrop event.

How to get rid of your medicines:
Unwanted, unused prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines can be found in every household in the county. We know that it’s not safe to keep unneeded medicines in the house – children and others can accidentally take them. But you’ve also heard that you shouldn’t flush medicines down the toilet or put them in the trash. We now know that these medicines are bad for our environment – our water, our lakes and the animals in them. So... how should you get rid of your medicines? Bring your unneeded medicine to MedDrop. This free service is available to all Wisconsin residents.

FAQ
Q: Should my medicines be in their original containers?
A: If possible, leave your medicines in their original containers with the drug name readable. One of our responsibilities is to separate all medicines into separate waste streams and it helps if we can easily identify the drug. For privacy, you may cross out your name and other personal information with a pen or marker.

Q: What if I dumped all of my drugs into a plastic bag?
A: We’ll take those too!

Q: I just missed the MedDrop, what do I do?
A: The safest way to dispose of your drugs is to use a medication take-back program. There are several of these programs throughout Wisconsin and many of these are listed on a website managed by the University of Wisconsin Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center. There may be another program in Wisconsin that is convenient for you. The MedDrop takes place twice a year, in June and October. You are welcome to hang on to your medicines until then. If you do not feel safe keeping the medicines in your home until the next take-back event, then you should dispose of them as recommended by the FDA and the drug manufacturer.

Q: How can I get involved?
A: MedDrop always needs people to help spread pamphlets and other promotional material, provide education and volunteer on site. Please send us an e-mail and let us know that you are interested.

Q: Your website is out of date, how can I get find out when the next MedDrop is?
A: Sorry about that! The MedDrop is volunteer run and sometimes we don’t get around to this! Stay in touch with MedDrop alerts and updates by signing up for the email list serv. Once you sign up, you will receive an email from “Express Email Marketing” asking you to confirm your intention to be on this list. Once you confirm you will start to receive emails from the MedDrop. Generally, we send out about 10 per year.

Q: I know that I’m going to be out of town, can I give my meds to
someone else to drop off?
A: Use your best judgment.

Questions?