Safe Medication Return

Where to safely drop off your unwanted medicine in Washington

Use the search function below to find convenient locations with secure disposal drop-off locations or where you can obtain mail-back supplies. Call (844) 4-TAKE-BACK or (844) 482-5322 for more information or to order mail-back supplies.
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Why Safe Medication Return?

What's Accepted and What's Not?

Washington has indicated that the following items are accepted or not accepted at kiosk locations:

ACCEPTED: Medications in any dosage form, except for those identified as Not Accepted, in their original container or sealed bag.

NOT ACCEPTED: Herbal remedies, vitamins, supplements, other personal care products, medical devices, batteries, mercury-containing thermometers, sharps, illicit drugs, pet pesticide products, animal medicines, and biologics.

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While the listing of participating drop-off and mail-back supply locations is regularly updated, you should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy

1959 Northeast Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
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(206) 598-4406

Business Hours for University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Kirkland Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kirkland Police Department

11750 Northeast 118th Street
Kirkland, WA 98034
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(425) 587-3400

Business Hours for Kirkland Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3298

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3298

7601 Evergreen Way
Everett, WA 98203
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(425) 595-3223

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3298
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

QFC Pharmacy 894

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 894

425 Urban Plaza
Kirkland, WA 98033
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(425) 827-2205

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 894
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2645

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2645

5802 134Th Place Se
Everett, WA 98208
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(425) 332-6179

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2645
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 10794

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10794

2438 32nd Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98199
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(206) 283-9131

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10794
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Safeway Pharmacy #3275

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #3275

2100 Queen Anne Ave North
Seattle, WA 98109
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(206) 316-4030

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #3275
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11649

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11649

1929 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
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(206) 285-0200

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11649
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3419

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3419

17520 State Route 9 Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
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(360) 668-2742

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3419
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #8

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #8

8629 120Th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
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425-822-0414

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #8
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

QFC Pharmacy 881

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 881

500 Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98109
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(206) 352-4030

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 881
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Care Center

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Care Center

825 Eastlake Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98109
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(206) 606-6500

Business Hours for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Care Center
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 10331

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10331

531 Queen Anne Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
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(206) 284-7286

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10331
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Madison Park Pharmacy and Wellness Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Madison Park Pharmacy and Wellness Center

4130 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98112
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(206) 347-4644

Business Hours for Madison Park Pharmacy and Wellness Center
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1885

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1885

516 1St Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119
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(206) 494-1700

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1885
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11681

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11681

10625 NE 68th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
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(425) 827-3934

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11681
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

University of Washington Medicine South Lake Union Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Medicine South Lake Union Pharmacy

750 Republican Street
Seattle, WA 98109
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(206) 520-8380

Business Hours for University of Washington Medicine South Lake Union Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11076

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11076

503 Westlake Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
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(206) 505-2330

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11076
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

QFC Pharmacy 852

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 852

4919 Evergreen Way
Everett, WA 98203
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(425) 259-3444

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 852
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1142

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1142

12519 Ne 85Th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
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(425) 822-9235

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1142
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Take-Back Events

Local take-back events offer residents a safe, free, and convenient way to dispose of expired or unwanted household medication. The local authorities and MED-Project or Inmar Intelligence may also sponsor local drug take-back events in your area. To protect your privacy, patients are reminded to remove all personally identifiable information on medication labels or packaging before disposing of unwanted medicine.

There are no upcoming take-back events at this time. Please check back later.

10-12-2022

HHW East Whatcom Regional Resource
Start time: 10:00 AM
End time: 1:00 PM

10-13-2022

Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce
Start time: 10:00 AM
End time: 1:00 PM

10-29-2022

National Drug Take-Back Day
Start time: 10:00 AM
End time: 2:00 PM
Link to website

Order Mail-Back Supplies/Get More Information

Click on the button to request a mail-back package.

Mail-Back options include:

  • ● Unwanted medication mail-back envelope
  • ● Inhaler mail-back package
  • ● Injector mail-back package
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Why Safe Medication Return?

Medications help treat diseases, manage chronic conditions, and improve health and well-being for millions of Americans. You should dispose of these medications safely when they are no longer needed to prevent accidental ingestion or misuse by others, including children and pets. Do not place medicine in the trash or recycling and never flush them down the sink or toilet. Learn more about your free options to safely and securely dispose of household unwanted medication in Washington state.

Accepted


Medications in any dosage form, except for those identified as not accepted, in their original container or sealed bag are accepted

Not Accepted

  • * Herbal remedies and homeopathic drugs
  • * Vitamins, minerals, or supplements
  • * Cosmetics, shampoos, sunscreens, lip balm, toothpaste, antiperspirants, or other personal care products
  • * Biological drug products
  • * Drugs administered in a clinical setting
  • * Emptied injector products or emptied medical devices
  • * Exposed needles or sharps
  • * Pet pesticide products
  • * Batteries
  • * Mercury-containing thermometers
  • * Illicit drugs

Do not place medicine in the trash or recycling and never flush them down the sink or toilet.

Services Offered:

Hours:

Before visiting a location, please confirm the operating hours and the location’s ability to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Mail-back supply location

Medication mail-back package pick-up sites are located throughout your community and provide free, postage-paid mail-back disposal packages for residents to safely dispose of unwanted household medication by mail.

Drop-off location

Medication drop boxes are installed at nearby locations such as pharmacies and law enforcement offices for residents to simply drop off their expired or unwanted household medications for safe, free, and convenient disposal.