How to dispose of old medications in Edina, 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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Edina basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55410, 55416, 55424, 55435, 55436, 55439
- Curbside schedule
- Weekly garbage, every-other-week recycling, weekly organics — all by Republic Services under city contract. Find your day at edinamn.gov.
- Bulk pickup
- Two free bulk-pickup items per year for Edina households. Additional items via Republic at $25-40 each. Schedule via edinamn.gov or call Republic directly.
Where to dispose of old medications near Edina
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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 Edina 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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