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.

QFC Pharmacy 858

Drop-off location
1531 Northeast 145th Street
Shoreline, WA 98155
Get Directions (~ 5.86 miles)
(206) 363-5717
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
Community Health Center of Snohomish County - Everett-South Clinic Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1019 112th Street Southwest
Everett, WA 98204
Get Directions (~ 5.89 miles)
(425) 551-6200
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Bartell Drugs 06928

Drop-off location
14130 Juanita Dr NE Suite 107
Kirkland, WA 98034
Get Directions (~ 6.02 miles)
(425) 821-6275
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
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3213

Drop-off location
15332 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
Get Directions (~ 6.06 miles)
(206) 539-5500
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
Costco Pharmacy #747

Mail-Back Supply Location
24008 Snohomish-Wdville Rd
Woodinville, WA 98072
Get Directions (~ 6.2 miles)
425-806-7728
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
Mukilteo Police Department

Drop-off location
10500 47th Place West
Mukilteo, WA 98275
Get Directions (~ 6.28 miles)
(425) 263-8100
Monday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Bartell Drugs 06925

Drop-off location
11020 19th Ave SE
Everett, WA 98208
Get Directions (~ 6.5 miles)
(425) 337-7197
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 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
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0503

Drop-off location
11031 19Th Ave Se
Everett, WA 98208
Get Directions (~ 6.53 miles)
(425) 337-0684
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
Bartell Drugs 06965

Drop-off location
5006 132nd St SE Ste A
Everett, WA 98208
Get Directions (~ 6.61 miles)
(425) 357-6162
Sunday10:00 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
Woodinville Police Department

Mail-back supply location
17301 133rd Avenue Northeast
Woodinville, WA 98072
Get Directions (~ 6.62 miles)
(425) 877-2279
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
Bellegrove Pharmacy Services

Mail-back supply location
18800 142nd Avenue Northeast
Woodinville, WA 98072
Get Directions (~ 6.65 miles)
(425) 455-2123
Please contact location for hours of operation.
HAGGEN PHARMACY #3498

Drop-off location
17641 Garden Way Ne
Woodinville, WA 98072
Get Directions (~ 6.67 miles)
(425) 398-6710
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1586

Drop-off location
12318 15Th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
Get Directions (~ 6.89 miles)
(206) 306-0508
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
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2645

Drop-off location
5802 134Th Place Se
Everett, WA 98208
Get Directions (~ 6.93 miles)
(425) 332-6179
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
Costco Pharmacy #114

Mail-Back Supply Location
10200 19Th Ave Se
Everett, WA 98208
Get Directions (~ 6.93 miles)
425-379-7487
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
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2734

Drop-off location
10020 Ne 137Th St
Kirkland, WA 98034
Get Directions (~ 6.96 miles)
(425) 821-9224
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
Rite Aid 05205

Drop-off location
14035 NE Woodinville Duvall Rd
Woodinville, WA 98072
Get Directions (~ 6.99 miles)
(425) 485-6468
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
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3419

Drop-off location
17520 State Route 9 Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
Get Directions (~ 7.01 miles)
(360) 668-2742
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
Woodinville Medical Center Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
17000 140th Avenue NE Unit E101
Woodinville, WA 98072
Get Directions (~ 7.07 miles)
425-485-2900
SundayClosed
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 - 1:00 pm
Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Everett Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1920 100th Street Southeast, Building B
Everett, WA 98208
Get Directions (~ 7.11 miles)
(425) 312-0190
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0526

Drop-off location
14444 124Th Avenue Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
Get Directions (~ 7.24 miles)
(425) 821-7455
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
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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.