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.

CVS Pharmacy 11690

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11690

653 156th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98007
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(425) 641-9105

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Seattle Indian Health Board

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Seattle Indian Health Board

611 12th Avenue South, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98144
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(206) 324-9360

Business Hours for Seattle Indian Health Board
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

International Community Health Services (ICHS) International District Medical & Dental Clinic

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for International Community Health Services (ICHS) International District Medical & Dental Clinic

720 8th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104
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(206) 788-3757

Business Hours for International Community Health Services (ICHS) International District Medical & Dental Clinic
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
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1803

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1803

717 State Route 9 Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
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(425) 249-4002

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1803
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 874

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 874

1510 145th Place Southeast
Bellevue, WA 98007
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(425) 653-2162

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 874
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 11651

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11651

3023 78th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
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(206) 236-0776

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11651
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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

CVS Pharmacy 11648

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11648

2345 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
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(206) 325-5716

Please contact location for hours of operation.

South Whidbey Community Center

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for South Whidbey Community Center

723 Camano Ave
Langley, WA 98260
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(360) 221-0663

Please contact location for hours of operation.

SAV-ON PHARMACY #3418

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAV-ON PHARMACY #3418

3925 236Th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
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(425) 836-9173

Business Hours for SAV-ON PHARMACY #3418
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

Bainbridge Island Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bainbridge Island Police Department

8804 Madison Avenue N. Suite 100
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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Please contact location for hours of operation.

CITY OF MERCER ISLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CITY OF MERCER ISLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT

9611 SE 36TH STREET
Mercer Island, WA 98040
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(206) 275-7610

Business Hours for CITY OF MERCER ISLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
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

Walgreens 15673

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 15673

1315 Wintergreen Lane NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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Please contact location for hours of operation.

Genoa Healthcare 20108

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Genoa Healthcare 20108

3639 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Ste P1
Seattle, WA 98144
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(206) 695-1976

Business Hours for Genoa Healthcare 20108
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Langley Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Langley Police Department

112 2nd St
Langley, WA 98260
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(360) 221-4433

Business Hours for Langley Police Department
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11670

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11670

301 High School Road NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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(206) 842-4065

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11670
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 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

Seattle Humane Front Desk

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Seattle Humane Front Desk

13212 SE Eastgate Way
Bellevue, WA 98005
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(425) 641-0080

Business Hours for Seattle Humane Front Desk
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Monday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Seattle Humane (Pet Food Bank)

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Seattle Humane (Pet Food Bank)

13212 SE Eastgate Way
Bellevue, WA 98005
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(425) 641-0080

Business Hours for Seattle Humane (Pet Food Bank)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Monday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11647

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11647

2345 42Nd Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
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(206) 933-1468

Please contact location for hours of operation.

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1252

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1252

253 High School Road Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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(206) 842-0127

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1252
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

SAV-ON PHARMACY #471

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAV-ON PHARMACY #471

301 Marysville Mall #60
Marysville, WA 98270
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(360) 659-8952

Business Hours for SAV-ON PHARMACY #471
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

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.