Unwanted Medications
Take it to the Box
Tossing or flushing old medications can pollute water and harm fish or wildlife. Otter Tail County residents have a safe, anonymous and free disposal option that minimizes risks to health and safety – Take it to the Box! Old or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications can be safely disposed of at a Take it to the Box drop box location.
These secure drop boxes are located at various law enforcement centers throughout the county. The boxes are accessible during regular business hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, unless posted otherwise.
Locations
Fergus Falls
Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office
417 S. Court Street
New York Mills
Government Building
118 N. Main Avenue
Parkers Prairie
Police Department
102 N. Otter Avenue
Perham
Police Department
525 W. Main Street
Ottertail
Ottertail Operations Center
469 W. Main Street
Pelican Rapids
Police Department
315 N. Broadway
Battle Lake
Police Department
106 S. Washington Avenue
Henning
Police Department
607 2nd Street
Instructions
The program is 100% anonymous, no questions asked. Please follow these basic instructions:
- Leave medication in the original container
- Black out or remove your personal information from the label
- Leave the name of the medication on the container
- Drop the medication into the disposal box opening
- Absolutely no syringes, needles, or sharps accepted
- No mercury devices, household chemicals, or biohazardous waste