IDAHO FALLS \u2013 Unused prescription drugs can be abused, or even hurt wildlife and the environment if flushed away, public health officials say.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why \u2014 as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration\u2019s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day \u2014 six sites across eastern Idaho will be open Saturday for people to drop off medications, Eastern Idaho Public Health announced.<\/p>\n
Medications \u2014 prescribed, over-the-counter and veterinary drugs \u2014 will be accepted. Vaping equipment without batteries will also be accepted, such as vape pens, cartridges and other e-cigarette devices. Needles will not be accepted.<\/p>\n
In April, drug take back day events in eastern Idaho collected 675 pounds of medications \u2014 out of more than 3,800 pounds across the state, health officials say.<\/p>\n
How to dispose of prescription drugs in eastern Idaho
Drug take back sites will be open \u2014 mostly from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. \u2014 across the eight-county Eastern Idaho Public Health district:<\/p>\n
Bonneville County: College of Eastern Idaho, at 1600 South 25th East in Idaho Falls. The site closes at 1 p.m.<\/p>\n
Custer County: Custer County Sheriff\u2019s Office, at 130 South Ninth St. in Challis. The site closes at 1 p.m.<\/p>\n
Jefferson County: Broulim\u2019s Fresh Foods, at 150 N. State St. in Rigby<\/p>\n
Madison County: <\/p>\n
Walmart at 1450 North Second East in Rexburg Madison County DMV at 510 North Second East in Rexburg Fremont County: St. Anthony City Building at 420 N. Bridge St. in St. Anthony <\/p>\n
People who want to dispose of prescription drugs outside of the national take back day can find drop-off locations online at the Idaho Office of Drug Policy\u2019s website. <\/p>\n