National Drug Take Back Day: Where To Drop Medications In Wright Co.

St. Michael MN

28 April, 2022

4:13 PM

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WRIGHT COUNTY, MN — Municipalities throughout the U.S. are set to participate Saturday in National Drug Take Back Day, including Wright County. National Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency, urges residents to safely dispose of unused, unneeded and expired prescription drugs at community events with local police. NFL Draft Could Launch Former STMA Football Star's Pro Career The DEA sponsors two national Drug Take Back Days each year. The first event was held in September 2010. The annual event has collected more than 15 million pounds of prescription drugs since, according to the DEA. There are many medication drop-off sites in Wright County, according to the DEA. Prescription drop-off locations in Wright County St. Michael City Hall — 11800 Town Center Dr., St. MichaelCVS — 600 Central Ave. E, St. MichaelBuffalo Police Department — 215 1st Ave. NE, BuffaloWright County Sheriff's Office — 3800 Braddock Ave. NE, BuffaloWalgreens — 135 W Broadway St., MonticelloDelano City Hall — 234 2nd St. N., DelanoHoward Lake Police Department — 625 8th Ave, Howard LakeAnnandale Police Department — 30 Cedar St. E, Annandale Click here to search for other drop-off locations. Old and unused prescriptions pose a risk for accidental poisoning and drug abuse if left around the house, according to officials. Suspect In Fatal Maple Grove Shooting Released From Jail: Police "Most prescription drug abusers say that they obtained their supply of prescription medications from friends and family," the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office said Thursday. "Properly disposing of prescription medication, such as opioids, can significantly decrease the likelihood of individuals having access to these highly addictive drugs." It can also be harmful to discard prescription drugs into the water system or landfills, as they can pollute groundwater and harm fish and wildlife, officials said. REGIONAL NEWS: Wright County Schools Among Minnesota's Top High Schools: US NewsOvernight I-94 Closures Coming To Wright County This WeekendHusom To Retire After A Decade As Wright County Commissioner'Hiking Wright' Earth Day Event In Wright County Pushed To April 29