Utah County Health Department Releases Medication Drop Box Locations

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Utah County residents can now access numerous medication drop box locations to safely dispose of unused or expired prescriptions.

The Utah County Health Department has released a comprehensive list of authorized disposal sites spanning several cities to help prevent accidental ingestion and environmental contamination. These locations, which include police departments, pharmacies, and hospitals, provide a critical service for households managing leftover medications.

Public health officials emphasize that improper disposal—such as flushing pills down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—can lead to water supply contamination or unintended access by children and pets. By utilizing these designated drop boxes, residents can ensure that controlled substances and general medications are destroyed through secure, professional channels.

The availability of these sites covers a wide geographic footprint, from the northern reaches of Eagle Mountain to the southern stretches of Payson. This network is designed to meet the needs of a growing population by placing disposal points in high-traffic areas like local pharmacies and municipal buildings.

The following locations are currently identified as authorized drop-off points for unused medications within Utah County:

City Location Name Address
American Fork American Fork Police Department 75 East 80 North, Suite 101
American Fork CVS Pharmacy 475 East State Rd.
Eagle Mountain Utah County Sheriff Eagle Mountain Substation 1650 Stagecoach Run
Highland CVS Pharmacy 5326 West 11000 North
Highland Lone Peak Police Department 5400 W. Civic Center Drive, #3
Lehi Lehi Police Department 128 N 100 East
Lindon Lindon Police Department 90 North State Street
Mapleton Mapleton Police Department 305 North Main
Orem Orem Department of Public Safety 95 East Center Street
Orem Parkway Health Center Pharmacy 145 West 1300 South
Payson Mountain View Hospital Visitor Entrance 1000 E 100 N
Payson Payson City Hall 439 West Utah Avenue
Pleasant Grove Pleasant Grove Police Department 108 South 100 East
Provo CVS Pharmacy 1273 N. University Ave.
Provo Edgemont Pharmacy 3661 N Canyon Rd.
Provo Mountainlands Community Health Center 589 S. State St.
Provo Provo Police Department 445 West Center St.
Provo Utah County Health Department 151 S. University Ave.
Salem Salem Police Department 30 West 100 South
Santaquin Santaquin Police Department 275 West Main
Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs Police Department 367 South Saratoga Road
Saratoga Springs Walmart 136 W State Road 73
Spanish Fork Utah County Jail Booking & Releases – Public Entrance 3075 North Main
Spanish Fork Spanish Fork Police Department 789 West Center Street
Spanish Fork Walmart Neighborhood Market 898 South 2550 East
Spanish Fork Walmart Supercenter 1206 N. Canyon Creek Parkway
Springville Springville Police Department 110 South Main
Springville Walmart Supercenter 660 S 1750 W
Vineyard Vineyard City Office 125 South Main Street

For many residents, the convenience of a pharmacy-based drop box is the most practical option. Locations like the CVS Pharmacy in American Fork or the various Walmart Supercenters in Spanish Fork and Springville allow people to handle medication disposal during routine shopping trips.

Law enforcement agencies also serve as primary pillars for this initiative. The presence of drop boxes at the American Fork Police Department, Lehi Police Department, and the Utah County Jail Booking & Releases entrance in Spanish Fork provides a highly secure environment for the disposal of controlled substances.

The Utah County Health Department, located at 151 S. University Ave. in Provo, remains a central resource for residents seeking guidance on public health safety and medication management.

Residents are encouraged to verify specific hours of operation with the individual locations before visiting, as some municipal offices or pharmacy counters may have restricted access times.

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