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Update: Vernon County law enforcement reports collection of over 675 pounds of drugs during drug take back event

Sheriff Roy Torgerson and the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the citizens of Vernon County for participating in this very important event. By doing this every spring and fall you are making a difference and making our communities safer. Sheriff Torgerson would also like to Thank Chief Pat Clark of the Hillsboro Police Department, Chief Rick Niedfeldt with the Viroqua Police Department partnering with Vernon Memorial Healthcare, and Chief Phil Welch of the Coon Valley Police Department for participating. Sheriff Torgerson reports that the total amount taken in on National Prescription Drug take back day, April 22nd, 2023 in Vernon County was a total of 675 pounds.

Sheriff Roy Torgerson – Vernon County Sheriff’s Office


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The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Sheriff Torgerson will have an officer at the Stoddard Village Hall at 180 North Main Street, Stoddard, Wisconsin, on APRIL 22nd, 2023 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Other locations in Vernon County will be held by the Viroqua Police Department, Hillsboro Police Department and the Coon Valley Police Department.

How to participate

It’s easy to participate in Drug Take Back Day. Just stop by a collection site and drop your items into a bin. That’s it. No questions are asked. You can be in and out of a collection site in minutes.

What to bring

Prescription and over-the-counter medications may be disposed of at Drug Take Back Day collection sites, including:

  • Capsules
  • Creams
  • Inhalers
  • Non-aerosol sprays
  • Ointments
  • Patches
  • Pills
  • Vials

Liquids must be in their original container.

Pet medications are accepted. 

Vape pens are accepted with the batteries removed. Other e-cigarette devices are accepted with the batteries removed. These batteries are highly flammable. That’s why it is important that the batteries are removed before the pen or device is placed in a collection bin.  

The following items are not accepted:

  • Aerosol cans
  • Anything containing blood or a bodily fluid
  • Household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas)
  • Illegal drugs
  • Iodine containing medications
  • Mercury thermometers
  • Personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.)
  • Sharps/syringes
  • Vape pens/e-cigarette devices with a built-in battery that cannot be removed

Find a collection site near you

Use the map below to find a Drug Take Back Day collection site near you or view a spreadsheet of all the locations (Excel).

NOTE: The map and spreadsheet show events connected to the April 22, 2023, Drug Take Back Day. Events are still being added. Check back frequently for updates. There are many more places you can take your unused and expired medications year-round. Check out the map of year-round collection sites.  

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