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 05248

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05248

851 Moore St
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Get Directions (~ 48.15 miles)

(360) 856-2153

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05248
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

SAUK-SUIATTLE INDIAN TRIBE

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for SAUK-SUIATTLE INDIAN TRIBE

5318 CHIEF BROWN LANE
DARRINGTON, WA 98241
Get Directions (~ 48.32 miles)

(360) 436-0131

Business Hours for SAUK-SUIATTLE INDIAN TRIBE
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pierce County Sheriff's Department South Hill Precinct

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pierce County Sheriff's Department South Hill Precinct

271 John Bananola Way E.
South Hill, WA 98374
Get Directions (~ 48.56 miles)

(253) 798-3278

Business Hours for Pierce County Sheriff's Department South Hill Precinct
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:00 pm

SAV-ON PHARMACY #493

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAV-ON PHARMACY #493

104 Millitary Road South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Get Directions (~ 48.73 miles)

(253) 538-2611

Business Hours for SAV-ON PHARMACY #493
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

Anderson Island Fire Station

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Anderson Island Fire Station

12207 Lake Josephine Boulevard
Anderson Island, WA 98303
Get Directions (~ 49.06 miles)

(253) 884-4040

Business Hours for Anderson Island Fire Station
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1844

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1844

215 Whitesell Street Nw.
Orting, WA 98360
Get Directions (~ 49.5 miles)

(360) 893-0843

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1844
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

Rite Aid 06493

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06493

9502 176th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
Get Directions (~ 49.65 miles)

(253) 846-5386

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06493
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 am
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 am
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 am
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 am
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3228

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3228

5616 176Th Street East
Puyallup, WA 98375
Get Directions (~ 49.83 miles)

(253) 414-1741

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3228
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

Mason County Fire Protection- Distict 6

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Mason County Fire Protection- Distict 6

50 East Seattle Street
Union, WA 98592
Get Directions (~ 49.93 miles)

(360) 898-4871

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Spanaway Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Spanaway Pharmacy

17701 Pacific Avenue South
Spanaway, WA 98387
Get Directions (~ 50.13 miles)

(253) 847-2781

Business Hours for Spanaway 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
Saturday9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Skidmore Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Skidmore Pharmacy

1213 24th St, Suite 400
Anacortes, WA 98221
Get Directions (~ 50.16 miles)

(360) 293-2124

Business Hours for Skidmore Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Wilkeson Town Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Wilkeson Town Hall

540 Church Street
Wilkeson, WA 98396
Get Directions (~ 50.17 miles)

(360) 829-0790

Business Hours for Wilkeson Town Hall
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Town of Wilkeson

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Town of Wilkeson

540 Church Street
Wilkeson, WA 98396
Get Directions (~ 50.17 miles)

(360) 829-0790

Business Hours for Town of Wilkeson
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Anacortes Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Anacortes Police Department

1218 24th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
Get Directions (~ 50.21 miles)

(360) 293-4684

Business Hours for Anacortes Police Department
Day Opening Hours
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

Anacortes Senior Activity Center

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Anacortes Senior Activity Center

1701 22nd Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
Get Directions (~ 50.3 miles)

(360) 293-7473

Business Hours for Anacortes Senior Activity Center
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm

CITY OF HAMILTON

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for CITY OF HAMILTON

584 Hamilton St
Hamilton, WA 98263
Get Directions (~ 50.54 miles)

(360) 826-3027

Business Hours for CITY OF HAMILTON
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Rite Aid 05234

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05234

1517 Commercial Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
Get Directions (~ 50.58 miles)

(360) 293-2119

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05234
Day Opening Hours
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0593

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0593

911 11Th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
Get Directions (~ 50.73 miles)

(360) 293-4148

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0593
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

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.