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 #1864

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1864

24040 Bothell Everett Hwy
Bothell, WA 98021
Get Directions (~ 3.4 miles)

(425) 486-4473

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1864
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

QFC Pharmacy 856

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 856

926 164th Street Southeast
Mill Creek, WA 98012
Get Directions (~ 3.41 miles)

(425) 743-4806

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 856
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3523

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3523

14826 Hwy 99
Lynnwood, WA 98087
Get Directions (~ 3.48 miles)

(425) 743-6808

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3523
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

Bartell Drugs 06970

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06970

3625 148th St SW Ste B
Lynnwood, WA 98087
Get Directions (~ 3.54 miles)

(425) 742-1120

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06970
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 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

Rite Aid 05181

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05181

16222 Bothell Everett Hwy
Mill Creek, WA 98012
Get Directions (~ 3.56 miles)

(425) 741-8649

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05181
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 - 6:00 pm

Nina Svino Dds

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Nina Svino Dds

18515 Ballinger Way Ne
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Get Directions (~ 3.66 miles)

(206) 306-0080

Business Hours for Nina Svino Dds
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Community Health Center of Snohomish County - Edmonds Clinic Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Community Health Center of Snohomish County - Edmonds Clinic Pharmacy

23320 Highway 99
Edmonds, WA 98026
Get Directions (~ 3.66 miles)

(425) 640-5500

Business Hours for Community Health Center of Snohomish County - Edmonds Clinic Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:30 pm

City of Kenmore Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for City of Kenmore Police Department

18128 68th Avenue Northeast
Kenmore, WA 98028
Get Directions (~ 3.83 miles)

(206) 296-3311

Business Hours for City of Kenmore Police Department
Day Opening Hours
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

Ostroms Drug & Gift

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Ostroms Drug & Gift

6414 Northeast Bothell Way
Kenmore, WA 98028
Get Directions (~ 3.88 miles)

(425) 486-7711

Business Hours for Ostroms Drug & Gift
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 5:00 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

Rite Aid 06325

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06325

18022 68th Ave NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
Get Directions (~ 3.94 miles)

(425) 424-2320

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06325
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 - 6:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1297

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1297

23632 Highway 99
Edmonds, WA 98026
Get Directions (~ 3.95 miles)

(425) 775-1030

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1297
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 #3500

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3500

6850 Ne Bothell Way
Kenmore, WA 98028
Get Directions (~ 3.95 miles)

(425) 486-1661

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3500
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

Rite Aid 05225

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05225

17171 Bothell Way NE Ste 150
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Get Directions (~ 4.17 miles)

(206) 363-6364

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05225
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 - 5:00 pm

Lake Forest Park Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Lake Forest Park Police Department

17425 Ballinger Way Northeast
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Get Directions (~ 4.17 miles)

(206) 364-8216

Business Hours for Lake Forest Park Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Rite Aid 05180

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05180

19107 Bothell Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011
Get Directions (~ 4.34 miles)

(425) 489-1993

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05180
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 - 6:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #106

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #106

1175 North 205Th Street
Seattle, WA 98133
Get Directions (~ 4.35 miles)

206-542-0497

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #106
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

Costco Pharmacy #581

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #581

802 134th St SW
Everett, WA 98204
Get Directions (~ 4.39 miles)

(800) 607-6861

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #581
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 2:00 pm

QFC Pharmacy 819

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 819

18921 Bothell Way Northeast
Bothell, WA 98011
Get Directions (~ 4.44 miles)

(425) 485-7548

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 819
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

SAV-ON PHARMACY #1413

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAV-ON PHARMACY #1413

3322 132Nd St Sw
Mill Creek, WA 98012
Get Directions (~ 4.45 miles)

(425) 338-1891

Business Hours for SAV-ON PHARMACY #1413
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 #0497

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0497

17202 15Th Avenue Ne
Shoreline, WA 98155
Get Directions (~ 4.54 miles)

(206) 364-4618

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0497
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

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.