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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25.<\/p>\n
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If you have old prescription drugs in need of disposal, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is just around the corner.<\/p>\n
The 30th Take Back Day nationwide will have dropoff locations throughout the Treasure Valley on Saturday, April 25.<\/p>\n
Proper disposal of leftover prescription drugs is essential to prevent misuse and keep harmful compounds out of local waterways and landfills, the city of Boise said in a press release. Putting medication down sinks or toilets interferes with Boise\u2019s water renewal system.<\/p>\n
Last year, Boise\u2019s drug take-back day collected more than 300 pounds of unwanted prescription meds. At all Ada County drop-box locations last year, nearly 6,000 pounds were collected.<\/p>\n
Boise\u2019s event is set up so that customers don\u2019t have to leave their vehicles: Police officers and city staff will be there to collect meds at a drive-thru operation.<\/p>\n
Nampa and Meridian are participating in events Saturday as well, where people may dispose of prescription medications and over-the-counter meds \u2014 for pets as well as humans.<\/p>\n
BOISE<\/p>\n
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: City Hall West, 333 N. Mark Stall Place<\/p>\n
More information: Visit www.curbitboise.org<\/a> or call (208) 608-7136<\/p>\n Can\u2019t make it?: Ada County has year-round drop-off sites. See the locations here<\/a>.<\/p>\n MERIDIAN<\/p>\n When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Blue Cross of Idaho, 3000 E. Pine Avenue<\/p>\n More information: Call 208-846-7395<\/p>\n Can\u2019t make it?: Meridian has year-round drop-off sites. See the locations here<\/a>.<\/p>\n NAMPA<\/p>\n When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Walmart, 175 S. Middleton Road<\/p>\n