How to dispose of old medications in Brooklyn Park, MN
DEA Take-Back Day twice a year + year-round drop-boxes at most police departments and many pharmacies. Deterra activated-charcoal pouches handle at-home disposal. The FDA Flush List (about 20 high-risk drugs like fentanyl patches) allows flushing — most other meds should NOT be flushed.
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Brooklyn Park basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55428, 55443, 55444, 55445
- Curbside schedule
- Brooklyn Park does NOT operate its own curbside collection — residents contract directly with a licensed Hennepin County hauler. Pickup day varies by hauler and address. Most provide weekly garbage, every-other-week recycling, and seasonal yard-waste pickup April-November.
- Bulk pickup
- Bulk pickup is arranged through your individual hauler, not the city. Most Brooklyn Park haulers include 1-2 bulk items per year free; additional items $15-40 each. Call your hauler directly or use ClearPath's pickup booking flow.
Where to dispose of old medications near Brooklyn Park
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Year-round DEA drop-box
Most MN police departments + many Walgreens, CVS, and independent pharmacies host DEA drop-boxes. Find one at apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch.
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DEA Take-Back Day (Apr + Oct)
DEA hosts National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day twice yearly. Hundreds of sites across MN accept controlled + non-controlled drugs anonymously.
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Deterra at-home disposal pouch
Deterra activated-charcoal pouches ($5-15) neutralize unwanted meds in 30 sec. Useful when drop-off is inconvenient or you have small quantities.
Read the complete medication disposal guide
The Brooklyn Park options above are the local cut. For the full breakdown — chemistry, safety prep, federal + state rules, and the longer list of national take-back programs — read the complete guide:
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