MADISON — Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that more than 277 local law enforcement agencies will be participating in Drug Take Back Day across the state on Oct. 26. Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back and drug disposal locations.

Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the community about the potential abuse and consequences of improper storage and disposal of these medications.

Unused or expired medicine should never be flushed or poured down the drain. Water reclamation facilities are not designed to remove all of them, and trace amounts of pharmaceuticals are showing up in rivers and lakes.

All waste pharmaceuticals must be generated by a household — no businesses are allowed.

Bring: Prescription (controlled and non-controlled) and over-the-counter medications, ointments, patches, inhalers, non-aerosol sprays, creams, vials and pet medications.

Do not bring: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, acids, aerosol cans, bio-hazardous materials (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood), personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens), household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas), mercury thermometers, or vape pens and cartridges.

Participants may dispose of solid, non-liquid medication by removing it from its container and disposing of it directly into a disposal box or into a clear sealable plastic bag. Plastic pill containers should not be collected. Blister packages without the medications removed are acceptable.

Liquids will be accepted during this initiative. However, the liquids, creams and sprays must be in their original packaging. Liquids without the original packaging will not be accepted.

Other local Drug Take Back locations include:

Albany Village Hall/Police Department, 206 N. Water St., Hours: 24/7

Argyle EMS Building, 104 N. Broad St., Hours: 24/7

Belleville Police Department, 31 East Main St., Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Brodhead Police Department, 1004 W. Exchange St., Hours: 24/7

Darlington Municipal Building, 627 Main St., Hours: 24/7

Green County Sheriff’s Office, 2827 6th St., Monroe, Hours: 24/7

Monroe Police Department, 1811 12th St., Hours: 24/7

Monticello Police Department, 140 N. Main St., Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New Glarus Village Hall, 319 2nd St., Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Green County Sheriff’s Office, 2827 6th St., Monroe, hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.