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The Bayfield County Sheriff's Office is a collection site for unwanted medications. They are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Medications often look like candy and children can be curious. Throwing in trash gives easy access for children and pets.
Wastewater treatment plants and septic systems are not designed to remove all medications from wastewater. Drugs can end up directly in our drinking water. Medications found in waterways can lead to reproductive and developmental problems for fish and other aquatic wildlife.
Prescription and over the counter medications are being used by persons to get high. Some have a perception these medications are a safer way to get high.