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.

Community Health Center of Snohomish County - Edmonds Clinic Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Community Health Center of Snohomish County - Edmonds Clinic Pharmacy

23320 Highway 99
Edmonds, WA 98026
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(425) 640-5500

Business Hours for Community Health Center of Snohomish County - Edmonds Clinic Pharmacy
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 #1297

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1297

23632 Highway 99
Edmonds, WA 98026
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(425) 775-1030

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1297
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

Edmonds Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Edmonds Police Department

250 5th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
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(425) 771-0200

Business Hours for Edmonds 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

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

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

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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0497

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0497

17202 15Th Avenue Ne
Shoreline, WA 98155
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(206) 364-4618

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0497
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

Costco Pharmacy #1225

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1225

7725 188Th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
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425-406-5392

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1225
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Paktia Pharmacy LLC

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Paktia Pharmacy LLC

315 5th Ave S # C
Edmonds, WA 98020
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(425) 967-5375

Business Hours for Paktia Pharmacy LLC
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #106

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #106

1175 North 205Th Street
Seattle, WA 98133
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206-542-0497

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #106
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

QFC Pharmacy 851

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 851

22828 100th Avenue West
Edmonds, WA 98020
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(425) 778-2144

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 851
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

CVS Pharmacy 11667

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11667

23028 100th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
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(425) 774-4916

Please contact location for hours of operation.

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1142

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1142

12519 Ne 85Th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
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(425) 822-9235

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1142
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

Costco Pharmacy #8

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #8

8629 120Th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
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425-822-0414

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #8
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Shoreline Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Shoreline Police Department

17500 Midvale Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133
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(206) 801-2716

Business Hours for Shoreline Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

QFC Pharmacy 858

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 858

1531 Northeast 145th Street
Shoreline, WA 98155
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(206) 363-5717

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 858
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

QFC Pharmacy 894

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 894

425 Urban Plaza
Kirkland, WA 98033
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(425) 827-2205

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 894
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

QFC Pharmacy 816

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 816

600 Northwest Richmond Beach Road
Shoreline, WA 98177
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(206) 542-5469

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 816
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

International Community Health Services (ICHS) Shoreline Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for International Community Health Services (ICHS) Shoreline Pharmacy

16549 Aurora Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133
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(206) 533-2600

Business Hours for International Community Health Services (ICHS) Shoreline 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
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Woodway Town Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Woodway Town Hall

23920 113th Place West
Woodway, WA 98020
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(206) 542-4443

Business Hours for Woodway Town Hall
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 1:00 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.