Eastern Idaho Public Health will hold the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, Oct. 26.

The event is a simple and safe opportunity for communities throughout the United States to properly dispose of their unused or expired medications from the home to prevent misuse and theft.

“This year through partnerships between local law enforcement, Eastern Idaho Public Health, and other community partners, we have seven planned Drug Take Back Day Events,” said Mallory Johnson, Health Education Specialist, Sr. at Eastern Idaho Public Health.

Each location will be set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dubois:

• Clark County Sheriff's Office: 224 W. Main St

Idaho Falls:

• College of Eastern Idaho: 1600 S. 25th E. Building 5 parking lot

Rigby Locations:

• Rigby Police Department: 173 E. Main St. Suite 1
• Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office* 210 Courthouse Way

(*Hit the doorbell button in the lobby and ask dispatch to buzz you in to use the permanent medication drop box.)

Rexburg Locations:

• Wal-Mart Parking Lot: 1450 North 2nd, Rexburg
• Madison County DMV: 510 North 2nd East, Rexburg

St. Anthony:

• St. Anthony Police Department: 420 N. Bridge St. Suite B

The Drug Enforcement Administration began this initiative in 2010 and it happens twice a year, once in April and October. This October marks the 27th anniversary of the event.

Needles will not be accepted at these drop offs. They will provide resource bags with materials from Eastern Idaho Public Health and community partners while supplies last.

“Donuts have been donated from Sam’s Club for individuals who attend the event while supplies last,” Johnson said. “Come drop off unused/expired medications, pick up a resource bag, and get a donut. Eastern Idaho Public Health thanks those who attend this event and make their community a safer place.”

For more information, visit Eastern Idaho Public Health website.