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.

CHI Franciscan - St. Francis Hospital Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CHI Franciscan - St. Francis Hospital Pharmacy

34515 9th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 24.02 miles)

(253) 944-7966

Business Hours for CHI Franciscan - St. Francis Hospital Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Monday11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Tuesday11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Wednesday11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Thursday11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Friday11:59 pm - 11:59 pm
Saturday11:59 pm - 11:59 pm

Franciscan Pharmacy Federal Way

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Franciscan Pharmacy Federal Way

34503 9th ave S. STE #110
Federal Way, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 24.1 miles)

253-944-4040

Business Hours for Franciscan Pharmacy Federal Way
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

University Place Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University Place Police Department

3612 Drexler Drive West
University Place, WA 98466
Get Directions (~ 24.18 miles)

(253) 798-4058

Business Hours for University Place Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rite Aid 06455

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06455

17615 140th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
Get Directions (~ 24.19 miles)

(425) 204-1585

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06455
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bartell Drugs 06968

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06968

17254 140th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
Get Directions (~ 24.19 miles)

(425) 226-7000

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06968
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

QFC Pharmacy 819

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 819

18921 Bothell Way Northeast
Bothell, WA 98011
Get Directions (~ 24.2 miles)

(425) 485-7548

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 819
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

Rite Aid 05180

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05180

19107 Bothell Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011
Get Directions (~ 24.21 miles)

(425) 489-1993

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05180
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

SOUTH SOUND ORAL MEDICINE

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for SOUTH SOUND ORAL MEDICINE

34709 9TH AVE SOUTH
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 24.22 miles)

253-874-2583

Business Hours for SOUTH SOUND ORAL MEDICINE
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 2:00 pm
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1864

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1864

24040 Bothell Everett Hwy
Bothell, WA 98021
Get Directions (~ 24.31 miles)

(425) 486-4473

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1864
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

Rite Aid 05275

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05275

3840 Bridgeport Way W
University Place, WA 98466
Get Directions (~ 24.36 miles)

(253) 564-2255

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05275
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Healthpoint Bothell

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Healthpoint Bothell

10414 Beardslee Blvd
Bothell, WA 98011
Get Directions (~ 24.38 miles)

(425) 424-6306

Business Hours for Healthpoint Bothell
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
Saturday8:00 am - 1:00 pm

HealthPoint Bothell

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for HealthPoint Bothell

10414 Beardslee Boulevard
Bothell, WA 98011
Get Directions (~ 24.39 miles)

(425) 486-0658

Business Hours for HealthPoint Bothell
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 3:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0526

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0526

14444 124Th Avenue Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
Get Directions (~ 24.45 miles)

(425) 821-7455

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0526
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

Jefferson Healthcare Port Ludlow Clinic

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Jefferson Healthcare Port Ludlow Clinic

9481 Oak Bay Rd Ste A
Port Ludlow, WA 98365
Get Directions (~ 24.49 miles)

(360) 379-2254

Business Hours for Jefferson Healthcare Port Ludlow Clinic
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm

UP Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for UP Pharmacy

7311 40th Street West
University Place, WA 98466
Get Directions (~ 24.51 miles)

(253) 448-2460

Business Hours for UP Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Kaiser Kent Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Kent Pharmacy

26004 104th Avenue Southeast
Kent, WA 98030
Get Directions (~ 24.67 miles)

(425) 251-4060

Business Hours for Kaiser Kent Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Tuesday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Wednesday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Thursday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Friday7:45 am - 6:15 pm

Costco Pharmacy #61

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #61

35100 Enchanted Parkway S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 24.78 miles)

253-874-4431

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #61
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

Bartell Drugs 06912

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06912

22833 Bothell Everett Hwy
Bothell, WA 98021
Get Directions (~ 24.95 miles)

(425) 481-7810

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06912
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #95

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #95

2219 South 37Th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
Get Directions (~ 25.04 miles)

253-671-6002

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #95
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

Costco Pharmacy #1190

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1190

18109 33Rd Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98037
Get Directions (~ 25.04 miles)

425-697-1072

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1190
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

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.