Roseville police officers and firefighters are often asked what a person can do with unused or unwanted medication. In the past, people were told to dump medications down the drain or put it in the trash.
We now know that these options could have serious consequences.
Ramsey County offers safe options to dispose of unused medications. Unwanted, expired or unused medications can safely be disposed of free at the following Ramsey County locations:
Open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed County holidays)
- Law Enforcement Center, 425 Grove St., St. Paul (inside drop-off)
- Sheriff’s Patrol Station, 1411 Paul Kirkwold Dr., Arden Hills (inside drop-off)
Open 24/7
- Maplewood Police Department, 1830 County Road B East, Maplewood (outside drop-off)
- New Brighton Public Safety, 785 Old Highway 8 NW New Brighton (inside drop-off)
The North Saint Paul and White Bear Lake drop-off locations are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other locations may be closed for state or federal holidays. Visit RamseyRecycles.com/medicine or call 651-633-EASY (3279), answered 24/7, for additional information. Please practice safe social distancing when dropping off medications.