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.

Rite Aid 05188

Drop-off location
3066 Issaquah Pine Lake Rd SE
Sammamish, WA 98075
Get Directions (~ 19.52 miles)
(425) 391-1582
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 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 - 7:00 pm
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0558

Drop-off location
6911 Coal Creek Parkway S.E.
Newcastle, WA 98059
Get Directions (~ 19.58 miles)
(425) 644-2726
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
Bartell Drugs 06930

Drop-off location
6939 Coal Creek Pkwy SE
Newcastle, WA 98059
Get Directions (~ 19.62 miles)
(425) 644-4416
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 - 6:00 pm
Newcastle Police Department

Mail-back supply location
12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200
Newcastle, WA 98056
Get Directions (~ 19.64 miles)
(206) 248-7600
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
8720 14th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98108
Get Directions (~ 20.07 miles)
(206) 762-3397
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Washington State Patrol District Seven

Drop-off location
2700 116th Street Northeast
Marysville, WA 98271
Get Directions (~ 20.11 miles)
(360) 654-1204
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rite Aid 05217

Drop-off location
9000 Rainier Ave S Ste C
Seattle, WA 98118
Get Directions (~ 20.13 miles)
(206) 760-1076
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
Carnation City Hall

Mail-Back Supply Location
4621 Tolt Ave
Carnation, WA 98014
Get Directions (~ 20.17 miles)
(425) 333-4192
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
Rite Aid 06503

Drop-off location
3733 116th St NE
Marysville, WA 98271
Get Directions (~ 20.23 miles)
(360) 653-5178
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
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1965

Drop-off location
9262 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
Get Directions (~ 20.27 miles)
(206) 494-1120
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
Rite Aid 05220

Drop-off location
2600 SW Barton St Ste H1
Seattle, WA 98126
Get Directions (~ 20.6 miles)
(206) 938-4253
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 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 - 7:00 pm
Costco Pharmacy #110

Mail-Back Supply Location
1801 10Th Ave Northwest
Issaquah, WA 98027
Get Directions (~ 20.83 miles)
425-313-9200
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
30231 Us 2
Sultan, WA 98294
Get Directions (~ 20.9 miles)
(360) 793-8813
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
9650 15th Avenue Southwest
Seattle, WA 98106
Get Directions (~ 20.93 miles)
(206) 957-4210
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
1540 Northwest Gilman Boulevard
Issaquah, WA 98027
Get Directions (~ 20.94 miles)
(425) 392-4475
Restricted access, call before you go.
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1923

Drop-off location
9620 28Th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
Get Directions (~ 21.02 miles)
(206) 923-9110
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
9481 Oak Bay Rd Ste A
Port Ludlow, WA 98365
Get Directions (~ 21.14 miles)
(360) 379-2254
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
Rite Aid 05187

Drop-off location
1065 NW Gilman Blvd
Issaquah, WA 98027
Get Directions (~ 21.18 miles)
(425) 392-2865
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 - 6:00 pm
QFC Pharmacy 840

Drop-off location
4570 Klahanie Drive Southeast
Issaquah, WA 98029
Get Directions (~ 21.24 miles)
(425) 392-8551
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 #1524

Drop-off location
1401 Ne Mcwilliams Rd
Bremerton, WA 98311
Get Directions (~ 21.38 miles)
(360) 373-7226
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
Sultan Chiropractic & Massage

Mail-Back Supply Location
311 W Stevens Ave
Sultan, WA 98294
Get Directions (~ 21.38 miles)
(360) 793-1122
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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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

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 listed below, in their original container or sealed bag are accepted.

Not Accepted

  • Herbal remedies
  • Vitamins
  • Supplements
  • Cosmetics
  • Other personal care products
  • Batteries
  • Mercury-containing thermometers
  • Sharps
  • 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.