Todays Hours
All Hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Holidays Closed:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous Peoples Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving and Day After
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
All Hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Holidays Closed:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous Peoples Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving and Day After
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
All Hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Holidays Closed:
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous Peoples Day
- Veterans Day
All Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Holidays Closed:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous Peoples Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving and Day After
- Christmas Day
Proper Medicine Disposal is a No Drainer
Old and unwanted medicines in your home can pose a risk for accidental poisoning, theft, and drug abuse. Research shows that medication put down the drain or flushed may pollute water and harm fish and wildlife.
Medicine Cabinet Clean-Out Events for Residents
The Resource Renew Household Hazardous Waste Facility is staffed with community partners to permit households to drop unwanted medications on two designated dates each year.
Our spring 2026 medicine clean-out event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Take it to the Box Medication Disposal for Residents
Safely dispose of unwanted and expired medications at a Take It to the Box drop box, located in participating law enforcement facilities in Duluth, Hermantown and Proctor.
Duluth PD/St. Louis Co. Sheriff Public Safety Building
2030 Arlington Avenue, Duluth
Open M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
West Duluth Police Substation
5830 Grand Avenue, Duluth
(Entrance is on Roosevelt St.)
Open M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hermantown Police Department
5111 Maple Grove Rd., Hermantown
Open M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Proctor Police Department
100 Pionk Drive, Proctor
Open M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Local Pharmacies Offering Medicine Collection
In addition to public safety offices, many pharmacies offer household medication drop boxes. Find pharmacies offering medication drop boxes by visiting the U. S. Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Division search tool.
Preparing Unwanted Medicines for Drop-off (all programs)
- Keep medicines in the original container if you can, and seal in a clear plastic bag. Write the name of the medicine on the bag if it isn’t otherwise identified. This helps responders in case of accidental ingestion by pets or people.
- Use a marker to cross out personal information if desired. Drop-off is confidential, and waste is ultimately incinerated.
- Needles, syringes, lancets and thermometers are only accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Never put those items in a drop box.
Disposal in the Trash
Drop-off options are best because they ensure proper disposal, but if you are unable to use them, follow these instructions for disposal in the trash.
- Scratch out patient’s name.
- Add liquid, sawdust or spices to destroy the product.
- Seal container with strong tape.
- Hide in a non-transparent container or bag.
- Throw it away as close to trash pick-up as possible.
Other Regional Programs
Carlton County Sheriff’s Office
St. Louis County Environmental Services Division hosts eight sites in St. Louis County.