Residents of Maple Grove have a chance to declutter their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of their unwanted medications this weekend. The Maple Grove Police Department announced on social media its participation in the National Drug Take Back Day. Slated for Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event is set to take place at Cub Foods, located at 8150 Wedgewood Lane N., Maple Grove. The initiative, which echoes across the nation, promotes a safer community by preventing medication abuse and theft.
"Mark your calendar! National Drug Take Back Day!" reads the call to action from the local authorities. Curbing the opioid epidemic, old and unused pills can be a gateway to addiction, with many not knowing how to safely dispose of them. The police department urges citizens to "Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back." Turning them in during the event ensures that the medications will not pollute water systems or end up in the wrong hands.
According to the information provided by the Maple Grove Police Department via Facebook, the service is free and anonymous, giving residents the opportunity to drop off pills with no questions asked. Liquid medications, however, will not be accepted. The post further encourages those looking for additional collection sites to visit DEATakeBack.com for more options.
