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.

Mount Vernon City Library

Mail-back supply location
315 Snoqualmie Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Get Directions (~ 41.7 miles)
(360) 336-6209
Monday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Costco Pharmacy #95

Mail-Back Supply Location
2219 South 37Th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
Get Directions (~ 41.7 miles)
253-671-6002
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
Community Health Care Eastside Family Medical Clinic

Drop-off location
1708 East 44th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
Get Directions (~ 41.72 miles)
(253) 284-9108
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
MEDTRIQ TREATMENT SERVICES

Mail-Back Supply Location
2603 BRIDGEPORT WAY W
UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 98466
Get Directions (~ 41.74 miles)
(253) 666-6780
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1437

Drop-off location
1302 S 38Th St
Tacoma, WA 98418
Get Directions (~ 41.75 miles)
(253) 471-5511
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
Skagit County Sheriff's Office

Drop-off location
600 South 3rd Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Get Directions (~ 41.84 miles)
(360) 416-1911
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
Skagit Valley Hospital Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1415 East Kincaid Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Get Directions (~ 41.85 miles)
(360) 424-4111
Sunday5:30 am - 7:30 pm
Monday5:30 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday5:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday5:30 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday5:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday5:30 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday5:30 am - 7:30 pm
Tacoma Police Department Headquarters

Drop-off location
3701 South Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
Get Directions (~ 41.85 miles)
(253) 591-5990
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
QFC Pharmacy 841

Drop-off location
990 E Washington St Bldg B
Sequim, WA 98382
Get Directions (~ 41.93 miles)
(360) 683-1156
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
HAGGEN PHARMACY #3450

Drop-off location
2601 E Division St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Get Directions (~ 42.05 miles)
(360) 848-6930
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 - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Hospice of the Northwest

Mail-back supply location
227 Freeway Drive Ste. A
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Get Directions (~ 42.13 miles)
(360) 814-5550
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
Sumner Police Department

Drop-off location
1104 Maple Street
Sumner, WA 98390
Get Directions (~ 42.32 miles)
(253) 863-6384
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
University Place Police Department

Drop-off location
3612 Drexler Drive West
University Place, WA 98466
Get Directions (~ 42.48 miles)
(253) 798-4058
Monday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1594

Drop-off location
707 S 56Th St
Tacoma, WA 98408
Get Directions (~ 42.68 miles)
(253) 471-1730
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
Sequim Police Department

Drop-off location
152 West Cedar Street
Sequim, WA 98382
Get Directions (~ 42.68 miles)
(360) 683-7227
Monday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Rite Aid 05275

Drop-off location
3840 Bridgeport Way W
University Place, WA 98466
Get Directions (~ 42.7 miles)
(253) 564-2255
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
North Olympic Library System - Sequim Branch Library

Mail-back supply location
630 North Sequim Avenue
Sequim, WA 98382
Get Directions (~ 42.72 miles)
(360) 683-1161
Monday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
UP Pharmacy

Drop-off location
7311 40th Street West
University Place, WA 98466
Get Directions (~ 42.78 miles)
(253) 448-2460
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
Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Mount Vernon Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1400 North Laventure Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Get Directions (~ 42.84 miles)
(360) 542-8800
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Skagit County Public Health

Mail-back supply location
301 Valley Mall Way, Suite 110
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Get Directions (~ 42.88 miles)
(360) 416-1500
Monday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Rite Aid 05262

Drop-off location
1323 E Main
Puyallup, WA 98372
Get Directions (~ 42.92 miles)
(253) 848-3564
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
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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.