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 887

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 887

417 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102
Get Directions (~ 13.43 miles)

(206) 923-6390

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 887
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 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

Sacred Heart School

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Sacred Heart School

9450 NE 14th Street
Clyde Hill, WA 98004
Get Directions (~ 13.44 miles)

(425) 451-1773

Business Hours for Sacred Heart School
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Bartell Drugs 06938

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06938

2222 32nd Ave W
Seattle, WA 98199
Get Directions (~ 13.48 miles)

(206) 282-2881

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06938
Day Opening Hours
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1551

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1551

1410 E John St
Seattle, WA 98112
Get Directions (~ 13.51 miles)

(206) 323-4935

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1551
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

QFC Pharmacy 881

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 881

500 Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98109
Get Directions (~ 13.52 miles)

(206) 352-4030

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 881
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 11076

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11076

503 Westlake Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
Get Directions (~ 13.54 miles)

(206) 505-2330

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11076
Day Opening Hours
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

University of Washington Medicine South Lake Union Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Medicine South Lake Union Pharmacy

750 Republican Street
Seattle, WA 98109
Get Directions (~ 13.55 miles)

(206) 520-8380

Business Hours for University of Washington Medicine South Lake Union Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Kaiser 16th Ave Central Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser 16th Ave Central Pharmacy

201 16th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98112
Get Directions (~ 13.56 miles)

(206) 326-3181

Business Hours for Kaiser 16th Ave Central Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Kaiser 16th Ave Central South Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser 16th Ave Central South Pharmacy

125 16th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98112
Get Directions (~ 13.59 miles)

(206) 901-4400

Business Hours for Kaiser 16th Ave Central South Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1993

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1993

2201 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112
Get Directions (~ 13.64 miles)

(206) 494-1520

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1993
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 10331

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10331

531 Queen Anne Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
Get Directions (~ 13.7 miles)

(206) 284-7286

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10331
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1885

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1885

516 1St Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119
Get Directions (~ 13.72 miles)

(206) 494-1700

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1885
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Monroe Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Monroe Police Department

818 West Main Street
Monroe, WA 98272
Get Directions (~ 13.75 miles)

(360) 794-6300

Business Hours for Monroe 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

Bartell Drugs 06940

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06940

10116 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98004
Get Directions (~ 13.87 miles)

(425) 454-2468

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06940
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

Dermatology Associates of Seattle

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Dermatology Associates of Seattle

1730 Minor Ave Suite 1000
Seattle, WA 98101
Get Directions (~ 13.89 miles)

206-315-0384

Business Hours for Dermatology Associates of Seattle
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

QFC Pharmacy 878

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 878

23475 Northeast Novelty Hill Road
Redmond, WA 98053
Get Directions (~ 13.92 miles)

(425) 636-0420

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 878
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

Kelley-Ross Capitol Hill Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Kelley-Ross Capitol Hill Pharmacy

400 East Pine Street Ste. 100B
Seattle, WA 98122
Get Directions (~ 13.96 miles)

(206) 641-7766

Business Hours for Kelley-Ross Capitol Hill Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Rite Aid 05244

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05244

18906 State Route 2
Monroe, WA 98272
Get Directions (~ 14.06 miles)

(360) 794-0943

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05244
Day Opening Hours
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

Port Gamble S'Klallam Health

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Port Gamble S'Klallam Health

32020 Little Boston Road SE
Kingston, WA 98346
Get Directions (~ 14.08 miles)

(360) 297-2840

Business Hours for Port Gamble S'Klallam Health
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

Kaiser Bellevue Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Bellevue Pharmacy

11511 Northeast 10th Street MS W 379
Bellevue, WA 98004
Get Directions (~ 14.08 miles)

(425) 502-3820

Business Hours for Kaiser Bellevue Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Monday7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday7:30 am - 11:00 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.