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.

Cashmere Dental

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Cashmere Dental

112 Cottage Ave
Cashmere, WA 98815
Get Directions (~ 86.28 miles)

(509) 782-2297

Business Hours for Cashmere Dental
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday9:00 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

Doanes Valley Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Doanes Valley Pharmacy

119 Cottage Ave
Cashmere, WA 98815
Get Directions (~ 86.28 miles)

(509) 782-2717

Business Hours for Doanes Valley Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Arbor Health Morton Hospital Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Arbor Health Morton Hospital Pharmacy

521 Adams Avenue
Morton, WA 98356
Get Directions (~ 86.94 miles)

(360) 496-3744

Business Hours for Arbor Health Morton Hospital Pharmacy
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

Colton Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Colton Pharmacy

377 South 2nd Street
Morton, WA 98356
Get Directions (~ 86.97 miles)

(360) 496-5902

Business Hours for Colton Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Valley View Health Center of Onalaska

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Valley View Health Center of Onalaska

1810 Washington 508
Onalaska, WA 98570
Get Directions (~ 88.12 miles)

(360) 978-6600

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Whatcom County Library System - Point Roberts Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Whatcom County Library System - Point Roberts Library

1431 Gulf Road
Point Roberts, WA 98281
Get Directions (~ 88.9 miles)

(360) 945-6545

Business Hours for Whatcom County Library System - Point Roberts Library
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Lewis County Fire District #3

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lewis County Fire District #3

238 Mossyrock Road East
Mossyrock, WA 98564
Get Directions (~ 89.56 miles)

(360) 983-3456

Business Hours for Lewis County Fire District #3
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Family Chiropractic

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Family Chiropractic

101 East Washington Street
Napavine, WA 98565-5001
Get Directions (~ 90.71 miles)

(360) 262-9477

Business Hours for Family Chiropractic
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Valley View Health Center of Mary's Corner

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Valley View Health Center of Mary's Corner

4254 Jackson Highway
Chehalis, WA 98532
Get Directions (~ 91.56 miles)

(360) 996-6603

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Cosmopolis Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Cosmopolis Police Department

1312 1st Street
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
Get Directions (~ 91.87 miles)

(360) 532-9237

Business Hours for Cosmopolis Police Department
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

Rite Aid 05282

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05282

301 E Wishkah St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Get Directions (~ 92.52 miles)

(360) 533-6320

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05282
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 9:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Aberdeen Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Aberdeen Police Department

210 E Market St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Get Directions (~ 92.61 miles)

(360) 533-3180

Business Hours for Aberdeen Police Department
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1546

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1546

221 W Heron St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Get Directions (~ 92.92 miles)

(360) 532-8743

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1546
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

Sea Mar Community Health Center - Aberdeen

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Center - Aberdeen

1813 Sumner Avenue
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Get Directions (~ 93.38 miles)

(360) 712-2100

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Rite Aid 05283

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05283

3130 Simpson Ave
Hoquiam, WA 98550
Get Directions (~ 93.97 miles)

(360) 533-5531

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05283
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 9:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 9:00 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.