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Medication Disposal

​​​​​​​​The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Attorney’s Office and Environmental Resources, along with our law enforcement partners, have teamed together to offer the residents a place to safely and anonymously dispose of prescription drugs.

Drop-off is safe and anonymous. No ID is required and no questions will be asked.

Drop-off locations

These drop-off locations are open 8:30 a.m.­–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

  • Eagan Police Station, 3830 Pilot Knob Road
  • Farmington Police Station, 19500 Municipal Drive
  • Lakeville Police Station, 9327 183rd St. W.
  • Rosemount Police Station, 14041 Biscayne Ave (opens at 8 a.m.)
  • South St. Paul Police Station, 125 Third Ave. N.

These drop-off locations are open 24/7

  • Dakota County Law Enforcement Center, 1580 Highway 55, Hastings
  • Inver Grove Heights Police Station, 8150 Barbara Ave.
  • Mendota Heights Police Station, 1101 Victoria Curve
  • West St. Paul Police Station, 1616 Humboldt Ave.

Drop-off in​structions

  • Keep medicines and EpiPens in their original container.
  • Put loose pills or liquids in a sealed container or plastic bag.
  • Bring to any drop box.
  • Pull the door open, drop your meds, and close it. Your medications cannot be retrieved afterwards.

​Medicines only ac​​cepted from households

Medicines from households are accepted in any form. This includes prescription, over-the-counter and pet medications.

Bring these items to the Recycling Zone

These items aren't accepted at medication drop-off locations. Take them to the Recy​cling Zone for free and safe disposal.

  • Home sharps (needles, syringes and lancets) — Place sharps into a rigid container such as plastic laundry detergent bottle with the lid taped shut and label the container "Do not recycle: household sharps."
  • Thermometers
  • E-cigarettes and vaping devices (nicotine only)

Not accep​​ted

  • Empty prescription bottles . Search for disposal options on the Recycling Guide.

Medicines from businesses, inc​​luding health care facilities, long-term care facilities, pharmacies, doctors' offices and veterinary clinics can be accepted.

Pharmacy drop-off

Use the Recycling Guide to find pharmacy drop-off locations.





Last updated: 3/4/2026 8:49 AM