Brooklyn Center, MN – Residents in Hennepin County will have an opportunity to safely dispose of expired or unused medications this weekend during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, hosted by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the DEA.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the event will take place Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cub Foods, 3245 County Road 10 in Brooklyn Center. Residents are encouraged to bring any unwanted or expired prescription or over-the-counter medications for proper disposal — no questions asked.
The initiative aims to prevent medication misuse and protect the environment by offering a safe way to discard drugs that should not be flushed or thrown away. The event is part of a nationwide effort coordinated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reduce the risk of prescription drug abuse and accidental poisoning.
Community members are reminded that liquids, needles, or sharps will not be accepted. The Sheriff’s Office recommends keeping medications in their original containers and removing personal information before drop-off.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events are held twice a year across the country and have helped collect millions of pounds of unused medications since the program began in 2010.
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