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.

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2932

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2932

2622 California Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
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(206) 937-2221

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2932
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

Quil Ceda Creek Counseling Company

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Quil Ceda Creek Counseling Company

6330 31st Avenue Northeast Ste 101
Tulalip Bay, WA 98271
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(360) 716-2221

Please contact location for hours of operation.

QFC Pharmacy 822

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 822

3550 Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Bellevue, WA 98006
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(425) 378-0202

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 822
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 #1508

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1508

3820 Rainer Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98118
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(206) 725-9887

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1508
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

Marysville Police Department

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Marysville Police Department

501 Delta Avenue
Marysville, WA 98270
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(360) 363-8300

Business Hours for Marysville Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Kaiser Factoria Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Kaiser Factoria Pharmacy

13451 Southeast 36th Street
Bellevue, WA 98006
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(425) 562-1377

Business Hours for Kaiser Factoria Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Eastgate Public Health Center Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Eastgate Public Health Center Pharmacy

14350 Southeast Eastgate Way
Bellevue, WA 98007
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(206) 477-8190

Business Hours for Eastgate Public Health Center Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy 0001

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy 0001

4401 4th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98134
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(206) 682-6244

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy 0001
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11666

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11666

6602 64th St NE
Marysville, WA 98270
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(360) 658-6218

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11666
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
Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11686

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11686

15100 S.E. 38th Street
Bellevue, WA 98006
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(425) 746-4028

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11686
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Bellevue Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Bellevue Pharmacy

3801 150th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
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(425) 998-5990

Business Hours for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Bellevue Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:15 am - 5:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #1

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1

4401 Fourth Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98134
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206-682-6244

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1
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

Powder Hill Clinic

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Powder Hill Clinic

19586 10th Avenue Northeast
Poulsbo, WA 98370
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(360) 697-7636

Please contact location for hours of operation.

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0555

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0555

630 228Th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
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(425) 868-6181

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0555
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 11680

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11680

526 228th Ave NE
Sammamish, WA 98074
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(425) 868-6058

Please contact location for hours of operation.

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3148

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3148

19245 10Th Ave Ne
Poulsbo, WA 98370
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(360) 394-1589

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3148
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1485

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1485

1258 State Ave Brandon
Marysville, WA 98270
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(360) 659-2882

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1485
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 10473

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10473

18820 Washington 305
Poulsbo, WA 98370
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(360) 394-0105

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10473
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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

Kaiser Rainier Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Kaiser Rainier Pharmacy

5316 Rainier Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98118
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(206) 326-3922

Business Hours for Kaiser Rainier Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11645

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11645

1609 E Main Street Suite B
Freeland, WA 98249
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(360) 331-4700

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11645
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 8:00 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 - 8:00 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.