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.

ALBERTSONS #580

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for ALBERTSONS #580

14300 Ne 20Th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686
Get Directions (~ 145.54 miles)

(360) 576-4066

Business Hours for ALBERTSONS #580
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Apothecary at Salmon Creek

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Apothecary at Salmon Creek

2121 Ne 139Th St, Ste 310
Vancouver, WA 98686
Get Directions (~ 145.66 miles)

(360) 487-3700

Business Hours for Apothecary at Salmon Creek
Day Opening Hours
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
SaturdayClosed

Three Creeks Community Library

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Three Creeks Community Library

800-C NE Tenney Road
Vancouver, WA 98685
Get Directions (~ 145.83 miles)

(360) 906-4790

Business Hours for Three Creeks Community Library
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 am
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 - 6:00 am

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1842

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1842

13023 Ne Hwy 99
Vancouver, WA 98686
Get Directions (~ 146.08 miles)

(360) 566-7986

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1842
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

Southgate Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Southgate Pharmacy

2709 W Broadway Ave
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Get Directions (~ 146.81 miles)

(509) 765-9332

Business Hours for Southgate 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 - 2:00 pm

Historic Hartline School

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Historic Hartline School

92 Chelan St
Hartline, WA 99135
Get Directions (~ 147.23 miles)

(509) 639-2611

Business Hours for Historic Hartline School
Day Opening Hours
Thursday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Kenice's Cafe

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Kenice's Cafe

906 Willard St
Hartline, WA 99135
Get Directions (~ 147.24 miles)

(509) 639-3000

Business Hours for Kenice's Cafe
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Yakima Neighborhood Health - Sunnyside

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Yakima Neighborhood Health - Sunnyside

617 Scoon Rd
Sunnyside, WA 98944
Get Directions (~ 147.24 miles)

(509) 837-8989

Business Hours for Yakima Neighborhood Health - Sunnyside
Day Opening Hours
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 - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sunnyside Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sunnyside Police Department

401 Homer Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
Get Directions (~ 147.45 miles)

(509) 837-2120

Business Hours for Sunnyside Police Department
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

Skamania County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Skamania County Sheriff's Office

200 Vancouver Ave
Stevenson, WA 98648
Get Directions (~ 147.57 miles)

(509) 427-9490

Business Hours for Skamania County Sheriff's Office
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

Wind River Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Wind River Pharmacy

280 SW 2nd St
Stevenson, WA 98648
Get Directions (~ 147.72 miles)

(509) 427-5480

Business Hours for Wind River 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 - 2:00 pm

Moses Lake Public Library

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Moses Lake Public Library

418 E 5th Avenue
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Get Directions (~ 147.84 miles)

(509) 765-3489

Business Hours for Moses Lake Public Library
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Rite Aid 05293

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05293

500 S Pioneer Way
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Get Directions (~ 147.89 miles)

(509) 765-1219

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05293
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #772

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #772

6720 Ne 84Th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665
Get Directions (~ 147.91 miles)

360-828-2289

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #772
Day Opening Hours
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 #3252

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3252

601 S. Pioneer Way
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Get Directions (~ 148.02 miles)

(509) 764-4721

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3252
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 #0563

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0563

613 S. 6Th St
Sunnyside, WA 98944
Get Directions (~ 148.05 miles)

(509) 839-2103

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0563
Day Opening Hours
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

Astria Sunnyside Hospital

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Astria Sunnyside Hospital

1016 Tacoma Ave
Sunnyside, WA 98944
Get Directions (~ 148.26 miles)

(509) 837-1500

Business Hours for Astria Sunnyside Hospital
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

Moses Lake Community Health Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Moses Lake Community Health Center Pharmacy

605 S Coolidge St
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Get Directions (~ 148.32 miles)

(509) 765-0674

Business Hours for Moses Lake Community Health Center Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Kaiser Orchards OP Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Kaiser Orchards OP Pharmacy

7101 NE 137th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98682
Get Directions (~ 148.42 miles)

(360) 944-2700

Business Hours for Kaiser Orchards OP Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

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.