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.

Fairfield Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Fairfield Library

305 East Main Street
Fairfield, WA 99012
Get Directions (~ 239.5 miles)

(509) 893-8320

Business Hours for Fairfield Library
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Town of Oakesdale

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Town of Oakesdale

105 N First St
Oakesdale, WA 99158-9675
Get Directions (~ 239.56 miles)

(509) 285-4020

Business Hours for Town of Oakesdale
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Whitman County Library - Oakesdale Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Whitman County Library - Oakesdale Branch

E 102 Steptoe
Oakesdale, WA 99158
Get Directions (~ 239.61 miles)

(509) 285-4310

Business Hours for Whitman County Library - Oakesdale Branch
Day Opening Hours
Monday1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Otis Orchards Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Otis Orchards Library

22324 East Wellesley Avenue
Otis Orchards, WA 99027
Get Directions (~ 240.06 miles)

(509) 893-8390

Business Hours for Otis Orchards Library
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2248

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2248

1304 N. Liberty Lake Rd.
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Get Directions (~ 240.32 miles)

(509) 891-6967

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2248
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

Rockford Town Hall

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Rockford Town Hall

20 West Emma Street
Rockford, WA 99030
Get Directions (~ 240.55 miles)

(509) 291-4716

Business Hours for Rockford Town Hall
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Liberty Lake Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Liberty Lake Police Department

23127 E Mission Ave
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Get Directions (~ 240.74 miles)

(509) 755-1140

Business Hours for Liberty Lake 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

Latah City Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Latah City Hall

108 Market Street
Latah, WA 99018
Get Directions (~ 241.44 miles)

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Northeast Tri County Health District

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Northeast Tri County Health District

605 Highway 20
Newport, WA 99156
Get Directions (~ 242.8 miles)

509-447-3131

Business Hours for Northeast Tri County Health District
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday7:30 am - 11:00 am
SaturdayClosed

Tri County Health District- Newport Office

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Tri County Health District- Newport Office

605 State Route 20
Newport, WA 99156
Get Directions (~ 242.8 miles)

(509) 447-3131

Business Hours for Tri County Health District- Newport Office
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

New Health Newport Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for New Health Newport Pharmacy

435 West Walnut Street
Newport, WA 99156
Get Directions (~ 242.99 miles)

(509) 447-0888

Business Hours for New Health Newport Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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 - 5:00 pm

Seebers Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Seebers Pharmacy

336 S Washington Ave
Newport, WA 99156
Get Directions (~ 243 miles)

(509) 447-2484

Business Hours for Seebers Pharmacy
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 - 4:00 pm

Newport Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Newport Library

116 South Washington Avenue
Newport, WA 99156
Get Directions (~ 243.02 miles)

(800) 366-3654

Business Hours for Newport Library
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

City of Newport Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for City of Newport Police Department

200 South Washington Avenue
Newport, WA 99156
Get Directions (~ 243.04 miles)

(509) 447-5611

Business Hours for City of Newport Police Department
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1159

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1159

121 W. Walnut St
Newport, WA 99156
Get Directions (~ 243.18 miles)

(509) 447-3972

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1159
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

Whitman County Library - Albion Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Whitman County Library - Albion Branch

310 North F Street
Albion, WA 99102
Get Directions (~ 245.57 miles)

(509) 338-9641

Business Hours for Whitman County Library - Albion Branch
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday3:30 pm - 6:30 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.