How to dispose of old medications in Hopkins, 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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Hopkins basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55305, 55343
- Curbside schedule
- Weekly garbage, every-other-week recycling, weekly organics (opt-in), seasonal yard waste April-November — all through the city-contracted hauler. Find your day at hopkinsmn.com.
- Bulk pickup
- City of Hopkins provides one free bulk-pickup item per year as part of residential service. Schedule via hopkinsmn.com. Additional items $20-40 each. Spring + fall city-run cleanup events at the public-works yard expand the free options.
Where to dispose of old medications near Hopkins
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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 Hopkins 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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