Mitchell County Public Health Encourages Safe Medication Disposal
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, held on April 25th, serves as an important reminder for residents to safely dispose of unused or expired medications. Keeping unused medications in the home can increase the risk of misuse, accidental poisoning, and environmental harm.
Mitchell County Public Health encourages residents to take advantage of local, year-round medication drop-off locations. These convenient options make it easy to safely dispose of medications at any time, no appointment needed.
Cleaning out your medicine cabinet is a simple step that can make a big difference in protecting your family and community. Proper disposal helps prevent misuse and keeps harmful substances out of our water systems.
Local Medication Drop-Off Locations:
- Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office
211 S. 6th St., Osage, IA
Available 24/7 (drop box located inside front doors) - Osage Police Department
432 Main St., Osage, IA
Available during business hours - St. Ansgar Pharmacy
140 W. 4th St., St. Ansgar, IA
Available during pharmacy business hours
Residents are encouraged to take a few minutes this spring to go through their medications and safely dispose of anything that is no longer needed.
For more information, contact Mitchell County Public Health at 641-832-3500.
Posted April 15, 2026
