Nelson encourages constituents to visit MyOldMeds.com for safe drug disposaL

MyOldMeds.com is a free online resource listing over 22,000 convenient and safe medication disposal locations across Minnesota and all 50 states. Hosted by the Pharmaceutical Product Stewardship Work Group (PPSWG), the website provides a valuable public health service by connecting residents with nearby options to properly dispose of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
Safely disposing of unnecessary medications keeps our homes and communities safe and healthy. I applaud the recent update to MyOldMeds.com, making it even easier for Minnesotans to find convenient disposal sites close to home. Proper drug disposal prevents misuse and protects our environment — it’s a commonsense measure everyone can take for the public good.
After completing a comprehensive update on July 13, 2023, MyOldMeds.com carefully verifies all listed disposal locations in Minnesota to provide the most up-to-date and accurate information. In addition to the website, the PPSWG provides a Public Service Announcement and fact sheet with more details that can be shared throughout local communities.
I encourages all Minnesotans to visit MyOldMeds.com and take two minutes to find the closest, safest option to dispose of unneeded medications. This simple act of proper drug disposal can make a real difference in keeping substances out of the wrong hands and our environment clean. I urge all residents to take advantage of this free resource.
 
 
DODGE COUNTY DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
Dodge County Sheriff’s Office
22 6th Street East, Mantorville
(507) 635-6200
Location hours: 24/7
RULES
No sharps or liquids.
Mail back options available: Yes
Free in-home disposal kits upon request: Yes
 
Dodge County Landfill
62236 240th Avenue, Kasson(507) 634-7875
LOCATION HOURS
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 8:00am — 6:00pmTuesday: 8:00am — 3:00pmWednesday: 8:00am — 3:00pmThursday: 8:00am — 3:00pmFriday: 8:00am — 3:00pmSaturday: 8:00am — 12:00pm
RULES
No medications. Sharps only.
Mail back options available: Yes
Free in-home disposal kits upon request: Yes
 
Kasson Police Department
19 East Main Street, Kasson, MN
(507) 634-3881
Location hours: 24/7
RULES
No sharps.
Mail back options available: Yes
Free in-home disposal kits upon request: Yes
OLMSTED COUNTY DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
Olmsted County AdultDetention Center
B1, Rochester, MN
(507) 328-6790
Location Hours: 24/7
RULES
No liquids and sharps bin next to kiosk
Mail back options available: Yes
Free in-home disposal kits upon request: Yes
 
Hy-Vee
500 37th Street Northwest, Rochester
(507) 289-1815
LOCATION HOURS
Sunday: 9:00am — 5:00pmMonday: 8:00am — 8:00pmTuesday: 8:00am — 8:00pmWednesday: 8:00am — 8:00pmThursday: 8:00am — 8:00pmFriday: 8:00am — 8:00pmSaturday: 9:00am — 5:00pm
RULES
No sharps, thermometers, aerosols, lotions, liquids or hydrogen peroxide.
Mail back options available: Yes
Free in-home disposal kits upon request: Yes
 
Walgreens
80 14th Street Southwest, Rochester, MN(507) 206-5132
LOCATION HOURSSunday: 8:00am — 10:00pmMonday: 8:00am — 10:00pmTuesday: 8:00am — 10:00pmWednesday: 8:00am — 10:00pmThursday: 8:00am — 10:00pmFriday: 8:00am — 10:00pmSaturday: 8:00am — 10:00pm
RULES
No sharps, hydrogen peroxide, illicit drugs or thermometers.
Mail back options available: Yes
Free in-home disposal kits upon request: Yes
 
Walgreens
1112 Civic Center Drive, Rochester(507) 206-5173
LOCATION HOURS
Sunday: 7:00am — 10:00pmMonday: 7:00am — 10:00pmTuesday: 7:00am — 10:00pmWednesday: 7:00am — 10:00pmThursday: 7:00am — 10:00pmFriday: 7:00am — 10:00pmSaturday: 7:00am — 10:00pm
RULES
Mail back options available: No
Free in-home disposal kits upon request: Yes
 
Carla Nelson represents Districk 24 in the Minnesota State Senate. Her district includes all of Dodge County and portions of Olmsted County, including Byron.