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.

Ralph's Thriftway Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Ralph's Thriftway Pharmacy

1908 4th Ave E Ste A
Olympia, WA 98506
Get Directions (~ 60.07 miles)

(360) 352-4426

Business Hours for Ralph's Thriftway 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
Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday Harbor Drug

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Friday Harbor Drug

210 Spring St
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Get Directions (~ 60.47 miles)

(360) 378-4421

Business Hours for Friday Harbor Drug
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Island Dental Llc

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Island Dental Llc

110 Rhone St
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Get Directions (~ 60.56 miles)

(360) 378-2888

Business Hours for Island Dental Llc
Day Opening Hours
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
Friday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

San Juan County Sheriff

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Juan County Sheriff

96 2nd St N
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Get Directions (~ 60.57 miles)

(360) 378-4151

Business Hours for San Juan County Sheriff
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

City of Olympia Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for City of Olympia Police Department

601 4th Avenue East
Olympia, WA 98501
Get Directions (~ 60.6 miles)

(360) 753-8300

Business Hours for City of Olympia Police Department
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
Friday9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

1102 Quince Street Southeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Get Directions (~ 60.83 miles)

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Olympia Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Olympia Pharmacy

3030 Limited Ln NW
Olympia, WA 98502
Get Directions (~ 61.4 miles)

(360) 704-7575

Business Hours for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Olympia Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Rite Aid 05278

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05278

305 Cooper Point Rd NW Ste 103
Olympia, WA 98502
Get Directions (~ 61.53 miles)

(360) 754-8014

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05278
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 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 - 6:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1464

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1464

3215 Harrison Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
Get Directions (~ 61.66 miles)

(360) 956-3827

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1464
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 #0543

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0543

4700 Yelm Hwy Se
Lacey, WA 98503
Get Directions (~ 61.99 miles)

(360) 438-0081

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0543
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 05281

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05281

4776 Whitman Ln SE
Lacey, WA 98513
Get Directions (~ 62.15 miles)

(360) 412-5962

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05281
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 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 - 9:00 pm

QFC Pharmacy 126

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 126

4775 Whitman Ln SE
Lacey, WA 98513
Get Directions (~ 62.21 miles)

(360) 438-6314

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 126
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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 am
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Whatcom County Library System - South Whatcom Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Whatcom County Library System - South Whatcom Library

10 Barn View Court
Bellingham, WA 98229
Get Directions (~ 62.25 miles)

(360) 305-3632

Business Hours for Whatcom County Library System - South Whatcom Library
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1503

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1503

520 Cleveland Ave Se
Tumwater, WA 98501
Get Directions (~ 62.27 miles)

(360) 943-7600

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1503
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

Tim's Pharmacy and Gift Shop

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Tim's Pharmacy and Gift Shop

106 1st St S
Yelm, WA 98597
Get Directions (~ 62.29 miles)

(360) 458-8467

Business Hours for Tim's Pharmacy and Gift Shop
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 - 6:00 pm

HAGGEN PHARMACY #3444

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3444

1313 Cooper Point Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98502
Get Directions (~ 62.32 miles)

(360) 754-1504

Business Hours for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3444
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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

Rite Aid 05286

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05286

909 E Yelm Ave
Yelm, WA 98597
Get Directions (~ 62.56 miles)

(360) 458-9011

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05286
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 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 - 9:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1619

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1619

1109 E Yelm Ave
Yelm, WA 98597
Get Directions (~ 62.6 miles)

(360) 458-8835

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1619
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

HAGGEN PHARMACY #3439

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3439

1401 12Th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
Get Directions (~ 63.42 miles)

(360) 733-9277

Business Hours for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3439
Day Opening Hours
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

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.