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.

Seattle Children's Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Seattle Children's Outpatient Pharmacy

4800 Sand Point Way NE FB.1.440
Seattle, WA 98105
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(206) 987-2138

Business Hours for Seattle Children's Outpatient Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Community Health Center of Snohomish County - Rucker Ave

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Community Health Center of Snohomish County - Rucker Ave

4201 Rucker Avenue
Everett, WA 98203
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(425) 386-4166

Business Hours for Community Health Center of Snohomish County - Rucker Ave
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:30 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1484

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1484

4128 Rucker Avenue
Everett, WA 98203
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(425) 252-1911

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1484
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

CVS Pharmacy 11681

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11681

10625 NE 68th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
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(425) 827-3934

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11681
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

Robinhood Drugs

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Robinhood Drugs

3909 Hoyt Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
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(425) 252-0540

Business Hours for Robinhood Drugs
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 10387

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10387

2100 North 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
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(206) 633-1536

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10387
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

University of Washington Roosevelt Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Roosevelt Pharmacy

4245 Roosevelt Way Northeast
Seattle, WA 98105
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(206) 288-1364

Business Hours for University of Washington Roosevelt Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:15 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11652

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11652

205 Pine Avenue
Snohomish, WA 98290
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(360) 563-0223

Please contact location for hours of operation.

University of Washington Hall Health - Husky Health & Well-Being

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for University of Washington Hall Health - Husky Health & Well-Being

4060 East Stevens Way Northeast
Seattle, WA 98195
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(206) 685-1021

Business Hours for University of Washington Hall Health - Husky Health & Well-Being
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Matrx LTC Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Matrx LTC Pharmacy

1030 Avenue D
Snohomish, WA 98290
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(360) 863-3009

Business Hours for Matrx LTC Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
Saturday10:00 am - 1:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1477

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1477

1423 Nw Market St
Seattle, WA 98107
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(206) 782-8688

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1477
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

University of Washington Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Police Department

3939 15th Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98105
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(206) 543-0507

Business Hours for University of Washington Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:45 pm

Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus

5300 Tallman Avenue Northwest
Seattle, WA 98107
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(206) 781-6369

Business Hours for Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus
Day Opening Hours
Sunday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday5:00 am - 9:00 pm

HAGGEN PHARMACY #3482

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3482

1301 Avenue D
Snohomish, WA 98290
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(360) 568-5154

Business Hours for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3482
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 - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy

1959 Northeast Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
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(206) 598-4406

Business Hours for University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient 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

QFC Pharmacy 860

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 860

8867 161st Avenue Northeast
Redmond, WA 98052
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(425) 869-7474

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 860
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 11689

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11689

8862 161St Ave Ne, Suite 102
Redmond, WA 98052
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(425) 883-4882

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11689
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Genoa Healthcare 00005 (New Location)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Genoa Healthcare 00005 (New Location)

3322 Broadway
Everett, WA 98201
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(425) 789-3050

Business Hours for Genoa Healthcare 00005 (New Location)
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

Healthpoint Redmond Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Healthpoint Redmond Pharmacy

16255 Northeast 87th Street, Suite 150
Redmond, WA 98052
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(877) 233-0246

Business Hours for Healthpoint Redmond 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 - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Everett Police North Precinct

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Everett Police North Precinct

3002 Wetmore Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
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(425) 257-7454

Business Hours for Everett Police North Precinct
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 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
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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.