Overview

The Carver County Sheriff's Office has permanently installed a receptacle in the lobby of the building department at city hall to accept unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs. For a safe and environmentally friendly way to get rid of old medicines and prescriptions, drop them at the box here or in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office in Chaska.

Program Details

What is it?

• The program promotes the safe use, storage, and disposal of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications. This includes both human and animal medications along with illegal drugs.
• The Carver County community is serious about preventing misuse/abuse and environmentally safe disposal of unneeded medications.

Why is it important?

• Another growing concern is the abuse, by youth and others, of medications not prescribed to them. Safe disposal makes medicines less available.
• Evidence of the damage to the environment is increasing due to unsafe disposal of medications. Proper disposal helps protect our soil and water.

What do I do?

• Leave medication in the original container.
• Remove your name and other identifying information.
• Leave the name of the medication.
• Drop the medication into the disposal box opening.

When is it available?

The medication disposal box is available Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. A 24-hour disposal box is open at the Carver County Sheriff's office in Chaska.

Where is the disposal box?

The medication disposal box is in the Building Department lobby (north entrance) of City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard.

Accepted Items

Medicine from households will be accepted, including:

• Prescription medicines, including controlled substances
• Over-the-counter medicines
• Vitamins and supplements
• Pet medicines

Unacceptable Items

• Needles, sharps, and syringes are not accepted in this program. Please take all sharps to the Carver County Environmental Center (600 East 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318) for proper processing.
• No medicines from businesses, including healthcare facilities, pharmacies, pharmaceutical representatives, doctors' offices, and veterinary clinics