75% of people who abuse prescription pain relievers get them from friends or relatives 

DEAL WITH IT, SO THEY DON’T. 

Safely dispose of unwanted, expired, and unused medicines for free. Safe disposal of unwanted medicine helps prevent crime, drug abuse, and accidental poisoning. Not flushing medicines down the drain or disposing of them in the trash helps protect our environment.

Saturday, October 26th 2024 |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cub Foods St. Paul Midway Parking Lot
1440 University Ave. W.
St. Paul, MN 55104

Drive-through drop-off for safe, and easy disposal of unused and unwanted prescription medications and needles.

Step 1:
Keep medicines in their original container for legal transport. Put loose medicines in a clear, resealable plastic bag and label it with the medicine name.

Step 2:
Seal all containers in clear, resealable plastic bags, ideally one-gallon or smaller size.

Step 3:
​Place bag with medicine into drop box. 

 

Can’t make it? Drop off at any of the following permanent collection sites:
Saint Paul Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center 425 Grove St. Saint Paul, MN	Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Drop box located inside.
Arden Hills Ramsey County Sheriff’s Patrol Station 1411 Paul Kirkwold Dr. Arden Hills, MN	Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Drop box located inside.
Maplewood Police Department 1830 County Rd. B East Maplewood, MN	Open year-round, 24/7 Drop box located outside.
New Brighton Public Safety 785 Old Highway 8 NW New Brighton, MN 55112	Open year-round, 24/7 Drop box located inside lobby.
North St. Paul City Hall 2400 Margaret Street North St. Paul, MN	Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Drop box located inside.
White Bear Lake Police/Fire DepartmentClosed for construction until mid-2024 4701 Highway 61 White Bear Lake, MN	Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Drop box located inside.
Free parking is available at all locations.