FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
CONTACT: Jordan Robinson, Public Safety PIO 208-846-7360 or [email protected]
Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition and Republic Services Partner for DEA Sponsored Prescription Drug Take-Back Event
MERIDIAN, ID – The Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition (MADC), in collaboration with Republic Services, invites community members to take part in the upcoming Prescription Drug Take-Back Event on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Republic Services, 2130 W. Franklin Rd., Meridian, ID.
This convenient, drive-through event offers a safe and responsible way to dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted prescription medications—helping prevent misuse and helps protect the environment. The effort is part of the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing prescription drug misuse and preventing potential abuse.
Why Participate?
Prescription drug misuse often begins at home. Studies show that most misused medications are obtained from family or friends. According to the Idaho Healthy Youth Survey (2021), nearly 74% of Idaho youth who misused prescription drugs reported getting them from their own home. Proper disposal is a simple yet powerful step toward keeping our community safe.
The community’s participation makes a real difference. During last year’s Fall and Spring Take-Back Days, residents safely disposed of 1,408 pounds of medication. These numbers underscore the continued importance of safe medication disposal and community involvement.
Additional Services & Resources
- Vape & E-Cigarette Disposal: Devices will be accepted; however, lithium batteries must be removed prior to drop-off. (Batteries pose a fire risk and should be taken to a Hazardous Waste collection site.)
- Year-Round Medication Drop-Off: If you can’t make it to the event, secure drop boxes are available at:
- Meridian Police Department, Central Station: 1401 E. Watertower St.
- Meridian Police Department, Northwest Station: 4232 N. Owyhee Storm Ave.
(Open Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; no sharps accepted.)
What Leaders Are Saying:
“Safely disposing of medications is a simple and easy way to help ensure medicines don’t end up in the wrong hands. It is an easy way to help support substance misuse prevention in your home, and in the community.” said Kendall Nagy, Director of the Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition.
For more information about the event, contact Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition Director Kendall Nagy at 208-559-7528.
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The Meridian Police Department’s mission is to provide the highest quality service in partnership with the community to preserve and protect life and property through education, prevention and enforcement. The department has 151 police officers, and 46 non-sworn staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
