Sharps / Medication Disposal

Both medication disposal programs offer a safe, secure, convenient and environmentally sound option for the disposal of unused, unwanted, and out-of-date household medications and syringes/needles.

Both programs are offered at no charge to the person who is disposing the medications or syringes/needles.


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How do I dispose of medications?

Leave medication in the original container, remove your name/identifying information, leave the name of the medication on the label, Drop medication in to the disposal box located at the:

NICOLLET COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

First Floor Lobby 
501 South Minnesota Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082

Available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

No Questions Asked....
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How do I dispose of them?  

   

Collect needles/sharps in a hard sided container with a secure closure and bring them into the:

NICOLLET COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE

Health & Human Service Building, 2nd floor
622 South Front Street
Saint Peter, MN 56082

Available M-F, 8:00- 4:30 pm

NEW ULM HYVEE
2015 S Broadway Street
New Ulm, MN  56073

During Pharmacy Hours

Programs are supported and made possible through Nicollet County Environmental Services, Nicollet County Health & Human Services, Nicollet County Sheriff's Department and Tri County Solid Waste.