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.

QFC Pharmacy 883

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 883

4550 42nd Avenue Southwest
Seattle, WA 98116
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(206) 923-6391

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 883
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

CVS Pharmacy 11646

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11646

4706 42Nd Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
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(206) 932-8044

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Tulalip Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Tulalip Pharmacy

8825 34Th Ave Ne, Ste A
Tulalip, WA 98271
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(360) 716-2660

Business Hours for Tulalip Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm

HAGGEN PHARMACY #3604

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3604

3711 88Th Street Ne
Marysville, WA 98270
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(360) 530-7761

Business Hours for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3604
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11632

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11632

5217 California Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98136
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(206) 937-2191

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11632
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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 - 6:00 pm

Neighborhood Naturopathic

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Neighborhood Naturopathic

5410 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
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(206) 486-8383

Business Hours for Neighborhood Naturopathic
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

International Community Health Services (ICHS) Holly Park Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for International Community Health Services (ICHS) Holly Park Pharmacy

3815 South Othello Street
Seattle, WA 98118
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(206) 788-3500

Business Hours for International Community Health Services (ICHS) Holly Park Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Othello Station Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Othello Station Pharmacy

4219 South Othello Street
Seattle, WA 98118
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(206) 769-5543

Business Hours for Othello Station Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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 - 4:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0558

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0558

6911 Coal Creek Parkway S.E.
Newcastle, WA 98059
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(425) 644-2726

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0558
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 11664

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11664

6939 Coal Creek Pkwy SE
Newcastle, WA 98059
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(425) 644-4414

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Newcastle Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Newcastle Police Department

12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200
Newcastle, WA 98056
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(206) 248-7600

Business Hours for Newcastle 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

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Seattle Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Seattle Pharmacy

8720 14th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98108
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(206) 762-3397

Business Hours for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Seattle 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

Washington State Patrol District Seven

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Washington State Patrol District Seven

2700 116th Street Northeast
Marysville, WA 98271
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(360) 654-1204

Business Hours for Washington State Patrol District Seven
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 #1965

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1965

9262 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
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(206) 494-1120

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1965
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

Costco Pharmacy #110

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #110

1801 10Th Ave Northwest
Issaquah, WA 98027
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425-313-9200

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #110
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

SULTAN PHARMACY

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SULTAN PHARMACY

30231 Us 2
Sultan, WA 98294
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(360) 793-8813

Business Hours for SULTAN PHARMACY
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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 - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - White Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - White Center Pharmacy

9650 15th Avenue Southwest
Seattle, WA 98106
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(206) 957-4210

Business Hours for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - White Center 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

QFC Pharmacy 821

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 821

1540 Northwest Gilman Boulevard
Issaquah, WA 98027
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(425) 392-4475

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 821
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 #1923

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1923

9620 28Th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
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(206) 923-9110

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1923
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

Jefferson Healthcare Port Ludlow Clinic

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Jefferson Healthcare Port Ludlow Clinic

9481 Oak Bay Rd Ste A
Port Ludlow, WA 98365
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(360) 379-2254

Business Hours for Jefferson Healthcare Port Ludlow Clinic
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 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.