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.

Federal Way Police Department

Drop-off location
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 35.34 miles)
(253) 835-6700
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
HealthPoint Federal Way

Mail-back supply location
33431 13th Place South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 35.45 miles)
(877) 233-0246
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Key Compounding Pharmacy

Mail-back supply location
530 South 336th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 35.55 miles)
(206) 878-3900
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
CVS Pharmacy 10659

Drop-off location
33520 21st Avenue Southwest
Federal Way, WA 98023
Get Directions (~ 35.68 miles)
(253) 838-1611
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 #1571

Drop-off location
23961 Ne State Route 3
Belfair, WA 98528
Get Directions (~ 35.73 miles)
(360) 275-0953
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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
Rite Aid 05186

Drop-off location
2131 SW 336th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
Get Directions (~ 35.79 miles)
(253) 952-2803
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Peninsula Community Health Services - Belfair

Drop-off location
31 NE Route 300 Ste 102
Belfair, WA 98528
Get Directions (~ 35.9 miles)
(360) 277-2555
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
Gracene's Cupcake Boutique

Mail-Back Supply Location
30800 3rd Ave
Black Diamond, WA 98010
Get Directions (~ 35.91 miles)
(360) 886-5184
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
QFC Pharmacy 101

Drop-off location
201 NE State Route 300
Belfair, WA 98528
Get Directions (~ 35.97 miles)
(360) 275-2050
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
Franciscan Pharmacy Federal Way

Mail-Back Supply Location
34503 9th ave S. STE #110
Federal Way, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 36.09 miles)
253-944-4040
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed
CHI Franciscan - St. Francis Hospital Pharmacy

Drop-off location
34515 9th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 36.13 miles)
(253) 944-7966
Sunday11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Monday11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Tuesday11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Wednesday11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Thursday11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Friday11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Saturday11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
SOUTH SOUND ORAL MEDICINE

Mail-Back Supply Location
34709 9TH AVE SOUTH
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 36.25 miles)
253-874-2583
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 2:00 pm
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
Costco Pharmacy #61

Mail-Back Supply Location
35100 Enchanted Parkway S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 36.47 miles)
253-874-4431
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
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Police Department

Drop-off location
110 Sophus Road
Sequim, WA 98382
Get Directions (~ 36.78 miles)
(360) 681-4629
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
Coco Joe's Bar and Grill

Mail-Back Supply Location
305 1st Ave N
Algona, WA 98001
Get Directions (~ 36.95 miles)
(253) 939-2838
Sunday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Gig Harbor Police Department

Drop-off location
3510 Grandview Street
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Get Directions (~ 36.96 miles)
(253) 851-2236
Monday10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Algona Police Department

Drop-off location
402 Warde Street
Algona, WA 98001
Get Directions (~ 37.04 miles)
(253) 833-2743
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
Black Diamond Police Department

Drop-off location
25510 Lawson Street
Black Diamond, WA 98010
Get Directions (~ 37.09 miles)
(360) 851-4450
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
Oak Harbor Police Department

Drop-off location
860 SE Barrington Dr
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Get Directions (~ 37.22 miles)
(360) 279-4600
Please contact location for hours of operation.
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0402

Drop-off location
1450 Sw Erie Street
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Get Directions (~ 37.27 miles)
(360) 240-1063
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
Peninsula Community Health Services - Key Peninsula Pharmacy

Drop-off location
11901 137th Ave. Ct. NW – Suite A
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
Get Directions (~ 37.3 miles)
(253) 649-0696
Monday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
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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.