Full Press Release

Drop Off Unused Medications and Help Prevent Misuse

Eastern Idaho – On Saturday, April 25^th, Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as well as state and local partners within Eastern Idaho to  hold the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Locally, Eastern Idaho Public Health, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Eastern Idaho Medical Reserves Corps, Idaho Falls Police Department, Idaho State Police, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Rexburg Police Department, Rigby Police Department, St. Anthony Police Department, and Teton County Sheriff’s Office are hosting five (5) Take Back Day collection site events within Eastern Idaho on Saturday, April 25^th.

Driggs Location:

• Teton County Sheriff’s Office: 230 N Main Street, Driggs ID 83422
  • Hours 10am to 2pm

Idaho Falls Location:

• College of Eastern Idaho: 1600 South 25^th East Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  • Hours: 10am to 2pm

Rigby Location:

• Broulim’s Fresh Foods: 150 N. State Street Rigby, ID 83442
  • Hours: 10am to 2pm

Rexburg Locations:

• Rexburg Walmart: 1450 N. 2^nd E, Rexburg, ID 83440
  • Hours: 10am to 2pm

St. Anthony Location:

• Anthony City Building: 420 N Bridge St, St. Anthony, ID 83445
  • Hours: 10am to 2pm

Community members attending these events will receive a packet of educational materials while supplies last.

Drug take back days allow community members to get rid of unused or expired prescription medications within their homes as a way to support their family and community in preventing prescription medication misuse as well as reducing the potential of accidental poisonings. When left in a medicine cabinet, thrown away, or flushed, unused prescriptions can be dangerous to people, animals, and the environment. Help keep our community safe and healthy by dropping off your old medication on Saturday, April 25th.

These events will allow community members to safely and securely dispose of any unused, unwanted, or expired prescriptions and help prevent drug misuse in our state. All prescription drugs will be accepted, as well as over-the-counter and veterinary medications. Take Back Day collection sites will also accept vape pens, cartridges, or other e-cigarette devices (without the batteries in the device). Needles will not be accepted.

This past October 2025 Drug Take Back Day, local law enforcement agencies in partnership with Eastern Idaho Public Health collected over 480 pounds of unused and expired medications in Eastern Idaho. Statewide, a total of 6,038 pounds of unused and expired medications were collected.¹

If you miss your local Take Back Day and need to dispose of prescription medications, visit an Eastern Idaho Public Health office to pick up a free Drug Deactivation Packet or find a year-round drop off location online at the Idaho Office of Drug Policy.

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^{1 Trull, J. (2026, April 14). National Prescription Drug Take Back day. Idaho Office of Drug Policy. https://odp.idaho.gov/take-back-day/}