REGIONAL- North Country residents will have a safe and simple way to clean out their medicine cabinets later this month during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Offices in both Ely and Virginia will host drug turn-in events on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of a nationwide effort to prevent misuse and environmental harm caused by leftover medications.
People are encouraged to bring any unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications in their original containers. Personal information should be crossed off the labels before drop-off.
The goal is to prevent accidental poisoning, reduce the risk of drug misuse, and keep pharmaceutical waste out of landfills and waterways.
While National Drug Take-Back Day happens twice a year, secure disposal boxes are available year-round at numerous law enforcement agencies and pharmacies across St. Louis County. A full list of locations and guidance on what is accepted is available at stlouiscountymn.gov/medwaste.
For people unable to travel to a drop-off site, free mail-back envelopes and other disposal tools are available by contacting Maggie Myers at 218-471-7385 or myersm@stlouiscountymn.gov.