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.

Medina City Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Medina City Hall

501 Evergreen Point Road
Medina, WA 98039
Get Directions (~ 26.02 miles) — opens in a new tab

(425) 233-6411

Business Hours for Medina City Hall
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 4:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1477

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1477

1423 Nw Market St
Seattle, WA 98107
Get Directions (~ 26.31 miles) — opens in a new tab

(206) 782-8688

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1477
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

Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus

5300 Tallman Avenue Northwest
Seattle, WA 98107
Get Directions (~ 26.52 miles) — opens in a new tab

(206) 781-6369

Business Hours for Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus
Day Opening Hours
Sunday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday5:00 am - 9:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #186

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #186

8196 Ne State Highway 104
Kingston, WA 98346
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(360) 297-1811

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #186
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

Eastgate Public Health Center Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Eastgate Public Health Center Pharmacy

14350 Southeast Eastgate Way
Bellevue, WA 98007
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(206) 477-8190

Business Hours for Eastgate Public Health Center Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Country Doctor Community Health Clinic Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Country Doctor Community Health Clinic Pharmacy

510 19th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98112
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(206) 299-1600

Business Hours for Country Doctor Community Health Clinic Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11686

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11686

15100 S.E. 38th Street
Bellevue, WA 98006
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(425) 746-4028

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11686
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

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

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

QFC Pharmacy 840

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 840

4570 Klahanie Drive Southeast
Issaquah, WA 98029
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(425) 392-8551

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 840
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

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Bellevue Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Bellevue Pharmacy

3801 150th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
Get Directions (~ 27.15 miles) — opens in a new tab

(425) 998-5990

Business Hours for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Bellevue Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:15 am - 5:00 pm

Kaiser Factoria Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Kaiser Factoria Pharmacy

13451 Southeast 36th Street
Bellevue, WA 98006
Get Directions (~ 27.16 miles) — opens in a new tab

(425) 562-1377

Business Hours for Kaiser Factoria Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:15 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1993

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1993

2201 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112
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(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

QFC Pharmacy 822

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 822

3550 Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Bellevue, WA 98006
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(425) 378-0202

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 822
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1551

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1551

1410 E John St
Seattle, WA 98112
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(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

Kaiser 16th Ave Central South Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Kaiser 16th Ave Central South Pharmacy

125 16th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98112
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(206) 901-4400

Business Hours for Kaiser 16th Ave Central South Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Care Center

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Care Center

825 Eastlake Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98109
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(206) 606-6500

Business Hours for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Care Center
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

QFC Pharmacy 887

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 887

417 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102
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(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

Safeway Pharmacy #3275

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #3275

2100 Queen Anne Ave North
Seattle, WA 98109
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(206) 316-4030

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #3275
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 11649

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11649

1929 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
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(206) 285-0200

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11649
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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

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.