How Do I Dispose of Unused or Expired Medication?

October 25th, 2025
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

EIPH, local law enforcement, and community partners are hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collection site events within Eastern Idaho. Visit the following locations to get rid of your unused or expired medications on take back day!

  • Idaho Falls
    • College of Eastern Idaho | 1600 S 25th E, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
      • 10am to 1pm 
  • Rexburg
    • Rexburg Wal-Mart | 1450 N 2nd E, Rexburg, ID 83440
      • 10am to 2pm
    • Madison County DMV | 510 N 2nd E, Rexburg, ID, 83440
      • 10am to 2pm 
  • St. Anthony
    • 420 N Bridge Ste B, St Anthony, ID 83445
      • 10am to 2pm

For additional locations in Idaho, visit the DEA website.

Drug take back days happen twice a year, in April and October, but let’s make everyday drug take back day! Stop by an Eastern Idaho Public Health office to pick up your free medication deactivation system.

Did you know? 70% of opioids prescribed for surgery go unused.*

Unused or expired prescription medications left in the medicine cabinet may be taken or misused by others. It is important to dispose of all unused medicine. Properly disposing of unused or expired medications prevents them from being found and misused by those you love. *American Medical Association 

You can get rid of unused or expired prescription medications in the following ways:

  1. Visit a Permanent Prescription Drug Take Back Location in Eastern Idaho. (These are places such as pharmacies or law enforcement offices.)
  2. Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has the exciting opportunity to offer free drug deactivation systems (Deterra Drug Deactivation Pouches and RX Destroyer Bottles) as well as free Medication Lock Pouches to community members. Visit an Eastern Idaho Public Health office location to request a FREE drug deactivation system and/or medication locking pouch. 

For questions, contact Alison Cruz at: acruz@eiph.idaho.gov

Deterra drug deactivation pouches
Deterra Drug Deactivation Pouch Instructions