Safe Medication Disposal
Norman-Mahnomen County Safe Medication Disposal
Bring your unwanted medications to the Norman or Mahnomen County Sheriff's Department. The Prescription Drug Drop Box is available for the safe disposal of unwanted medications.The Norman County Sherriff’s office is located at 15 2nd Ave E #109, Ada, MN 56510. Open 24 hours a day and free of charge.
The Mahnomen County Sherriff’s office is located at 311 N Main St, Mahnomen, MN 56557. Open regular business hours and available free of charge.
Be Responsible with Your Prescription Medications.
- Keep them in a safe and secure location.
- Take only as prescribed.
- Properly dispose of them when no longer needed. Never flush medications down a toilet or drain.
- Make cleaning out your medication cabinets a regular part of household clean-up.
- Be aware of critical times to lock up and monitor medications. Such as before hosting an event or party in your home or accumulation of medications following a procedure or illness.
- To prepare medications for disposal keep them in their original container and black out personal information.
- Do not place sharps/needles in the drug take-back box.
- Discuss proper disposal of chemotherapy drugs with your pharmacist.
Medications that are no longer needed can lead to unintentional or accidental poisoning, particularly among children, senior citizens, and pets; increased risk that these medications may be stolen, misused, or cause environmental problems. Please take advantage of this free opportunity available in both Norman and Mahnomen counties.
For more information visit Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.