Medication Drop-off
La Crosse County Hazardous Materials Facility is still accepting certain unwanted
pharmaceutical and over-the-counter medications.
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Prescription medications (Non-controlled only. We DO NOT accept controlled
medications)
Over-the-counter medications
Pet Medications
Medicated ointments and lotions
Inhalers
Liquid medications in leak-proof containers
Visitors should follow these instructions when using the public disposal containers or visiting
the La Crosse County Hazardous Materials Facility
1. Place medication, including pills and liquids, in a plastic, sealed bag and place in
container
2. Leave liquid medications in their original container
3. Obscure personal information with a black felt tip marker
4. Place needles and sharps in approved sharps containers only
5. Chemicals and cosmetics should be taken to the La Crosse County Hazardous
Materials facility
Permanent Drop-off boxes are located at the following police departments:
See website http://lacrossepd.org/2014/07/08/prescription-medication-drop-boxes/ for
updates.
La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department
Box location: Sheriff’s Department, Room 1500
Monday through Friday, call for
Open Hours: times
Address:
333 Vine Street, La Crosse, WI
Phone
Number:
(608) 785-9629
Holmen Police Department
Police Department Lobby
Box location: Entry
Monday through Friday, call
Open Hours: for times
415 Main Street S., Holmen,
Address:
WI
Phone
Number:
(608) 526-4212
La Crosse Police Department
Box location: Police Department Lobby
Monday through Friday, call for
Open Hours: times
Address:
Phone
Number:
400 La Crosse Street, La Crosse,
WI
(608) 789-7240
West Salem Police Department
Box location: Police Department Lobby
Monday through Friday, call for
Open Hours: times
175 S. Leonard Street, West
Address:
Salem, WI
Phone
Number:
(608) 786-0407
Onalaska Police Department
Box location: Police Department Lobby
Monday through Friday, call for
Open Hours: times
Address:
415 Main Street, Onalaska, WI
Phone
Number:
(608) 781-9550
Bangor Police Department
Box location: Bangor Municipal Office Lobby
Open Hours: Hours vary, call ahead
Address:
100 17th Avenue, Bangor, WI
Phone
Number:
(608) 486-4276
Campbell Police Department
Box location: Police Department Lobby
Monday through Friday, call
Open Hours: for times
2219 Bainbridge Street, La
Address:
Crosse, WI
Phone
Number:
(608) 783-1050
Gundersen Lutheran is now accepting medications at the following locations:
Gundersen La Crosse Clinic Pharmacy
Open Hours: Monday through Friday and Saturdays: 8 AM to 9 PM
Address: 1st Floor - 1900 South Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone Number: (608) 775-5595
Gundersen East Building Pharmacy
Open Hours: Hours Vary, call ahead
Address: 1st Floor - 724 Denton Street La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone Number: (608) 775-1000
Gundersen Onalaska Clinic Pharmacy retail area
Open Hours: Monday through Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM
Address: 1st Floor - 3111 Gundersen Drive Onalaska, WI 54650
Phone Number: (608) 775-8699
Sharps
Household generated “Sharps” are accepted at the La Crosse County Hazardous Materials
Facility FREE of charge from La Crosse County residents who treat themselves for medical
conditions such as diabetes. (Business and out-of-county generated “Sharps” are accepted
by appointment and for a fee.)
Only the following are accepted:
Needles
Syringes
Lancets
Test Strips
NO mercury-containing waste (thermometers, button/hearing aid batteries),
chemotherapy waste, solid waste, hazardous waste or other regulated medical
waste should be included in the sharps container.
Procedure:
•Place the “Sharps” in puncture resistant containers (either a registered red “Sharps”
container or a thick plastic laundry detergent bottle with a screw type cap). NOTE: If the
“Sharps” are in a container other than the two listed above, they will not be accepted.
•Label the container “SHARPS” and lock the lid.
•Bring the container to the Hazardous Materials Facility.
Business and non-resident users will need to pre-register, make an appointment, and pay
$1.50 per pound for “Sharps” disposal.