Drug disposal resources

Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. If your medicine cabinet needs cleaning out, you can safely dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired medications – anonymously and without harming the environment– at local drop-off locations.

Accepted items

• Prescription medications
• Over-the-counter (OTC) medications
• Prescription patches
• Vitamins
• Pet medications

Not accepted at this time

• Needles
• Inhalers
• Thermometers
• Aerosol cans
• Lotions
• Liquids

Drop-off locations

Pine County

• Pine City
  Pine County Jail
  635 Northridge Dr NW #130, Pine City, MN 55063-4492
  Collection box is accessible Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm excluding government holidays.
• Sandstone
  Soil & Water Conservation District, Land Department and Sheriff’s Office
  1610 MN-23, Sandstone, MN 55072-3042
  Collection box is accessible Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm excluding government holidays.

Kanabec County

• Mora
  Kanabec County Jail
  100 N Vine St, Mora, MN 55051-1419
  Accepts collections twice a year during National Prescription Drug Take Back Days held in April and October.
  Watch Welia Health’s social media channels for reminders.