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Materials Recovery Center
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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

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4587 Ridgeview Rd.
Duluth, MN 55803

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218-722-3336
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Household Hazardous Waste
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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

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27th Avenue West & the Waterfront
Duluth, MN 55806

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Yard Waste Compost Site
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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:

  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Indigenous Peoples Day

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27th Av. West & The Waterfront
Duluth, MN 55806

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218-722-3336
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WLSSD Administration Offices
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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

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2626 Courtland Street
Duluth, MN 55806

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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 Event for Residents

The WLSSD Household Hazardous Waste Facility allows visitors to drop unwanted medications during this event only.

2024 Medicine Cabinet Clean Out Events:
Friday, April 26th, 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday, October 25th, 8:00am-4:30pm

Businesses seeking information on medication management and disposal may contact the Clean Shop for options.

 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. 

Local Pharmacies Offering Medicine Collection

In 2016 the State of Minnesota made it legal for pharmacies to voluntarily collect unwanted medications from residents using collection bins at retail locations.  Find collection bins at:

CVS Pharmacy (1215 E Superior St)

Essentia Health Pharmacies – see individual stores for hours

Essentia Hermantown

Essentia Lakeside

Essentia Lakewalk

Essentia 3rd Street

Essentia 1st Street

Essentia West Duluth

St. Luke’s Northland Pharmacy

St. Luke’s Lake View Pharmacy

Walgreens (1131 E Superior St)

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.

 

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.

  1. Scratch out patient’s name.
  2. Add liquid, sawdust or spices to destroy the product.
  3. Seal container with strong tape.
  4. Hide in a non-transparent container or bag.
  5. Throw it away as close to trash pick-up as possible.

Other Regional Programs

Carlton County Sheriff’s Office

Cloquet Police Department

Moose Lake Police Department

St. Louis County Environmental Services Division hosts eight sites in St. Louis County.

Superior Police Department

Statewide (Minnesota) Dropbox Map