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.

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1142

Drop-off location
12519 Ne 85Th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
Get Directions (~ 10.4 miles)
(425) 822-9235
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
Bartell Drugs 06931

Drop-off location
2700 NE University Village St
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 10.47 miles)
(206) 525-0705
Sunday9:00 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
Apple Tree Animal Hospital

Mail-Back Supply Location
11254 NE 2nd St
Kingston, WA 98346
Get Directions (~ 10.51 miles)
(360) 297-2898
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
Friday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am
QFC Pharmacy 807

Drop-off location
2746 Northeast 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 10.51 miles)
(206) 729-3080
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Seattle Children's Outpatient Pharmacy

Drop-off location
4800 Sand Point Way NE FB.1.440
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 10.53 miles)
(206) 987-2138
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 - 12:00 pm
Community Health Center of Snohomish County - Rucker Ave

Drop-off location
4201 Rucker Avenue
Everett, WA 98203
Get Directions (~ 10.59 miles)
(425) 386-4166
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
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1484

Drop-off location
4128 Rucker Avenue
Everett, WA 98203
Get Directions (~ 10.61 miles)
(425) 252-1911
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
Bartell Drugs 06944

Drop-off location
10625 NE 68th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
Get Directions (~ 10.75 miles)
(425) 822-2241
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
Bartell Drugs 06990

Drop-off location
3909 Hoyt Ave
Everett, WA 98201
Get Directions (~ 10.86 miles)
(425) 317-3620
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 - 3:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 10387

Drop-off location
2100 North 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Get Directions (~ 10.92 miles)
(206) 973-8719
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
University of Washington Roosevelt Pharmacy

Drop-off location
4245 Roosevelt Way Northeast
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 10.94 miles)
(206) 288-1364
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
University of Washington Hall Health - Husky Health & Well-Being

Mail-back supply location
4060 East Stevens Way Northeast
Seattle, WA 98195
Get Directions (~ 11.05 miles)
(206) 543-2705
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
1030 Avenue D
Snohomish, WA 98290
Get Directions (~ 11.09 miles)
(360) 863-3009
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
1423 Nw Market St
Seattle, WA 98107
Get Directions (~ 11.14 miles)
(206) 782-8688
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
3939 15th Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 11.21 miles)
(206) 543-0507
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
Bartell Drugs 06933

Drop-off location
1115 13th St
Snohomish, WA 98290
Get Directions (~ 11.27 miles)
(360) 568-4153
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
Bartell Drugs 06971

Drop-off location
5625 22nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Get Directions (~ 11.28 miles)
(206) 783-3051
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus

Drop-off location
5300 Tallman Avenue Northwest
Seattle, WA 98107
Get Directions (~ 11.3 miles)
(206) 781-6369
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
HAGGEN PHARMACY #3482

Drop-off location
1301 Avenue D
Snohomish, WA 98290
Get Directions (~ 11.31 miles)
(360) 568-5154
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
Bartell Drugs 06921

Drop-off location
6619 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
Get Directions (~ 11.41 miles)
(425) 881-5544
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 Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1959 Northeast Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Get Directions (~ 11.43 miles)
(206) 598-4406
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
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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.