Dakota County Creates 3 Rx Drug Drop-Off Locations
Locations in Burnsville, West St. Paul and Hastings will take prescription drugs for proper disposal.
Dakota County has established a permanent prescription drug drop-off program at three sites in the county. Drop-off is safe and anonymous. Correct disposal of medicines prevents misuse and abuse, while also preventing potential environmental impacts from flushing drugs down the toilet or sending them to a landfill. Residents can bring prescription or over-the-counter drugs, including pet medications, to drop boxes located at the following three locations: 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville 1580 Hwy. 55, Hastings (There's a drive-up location in front of the Law Enforcement Center) 1616 Humboldt Avenue, West St. Paul Needles, sharps and fever thermometers are not accepted but can be disposed of at the Recycle Zone in Eagan. Medications …
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