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 878

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 878

23475 Northeast Novelty Hill Road
Redmond, WA 98053
Get Directions (~ 29.96 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

HAGGEN PHARMACY #3438

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3438

1406 Lake Tapps Pkwy Se
Auburn, WA 98092
Get Directions (~ 30.18 miles)

(253) 876-1700

Business Hours for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3438
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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

Community Health Care Parkland Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Community Health Care Parkland Pharmacy

11225 Pacific Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Get Directions (~ 30.2 miles)

(253) 536-6257

Business Hours for Community Health Care Parkland Pharmacy
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

King County Sheriff's Office Precinct 3

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for King County Sheriff's Office Precinct 3

22300 Southeast 231st Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Get Directions (~ 30.25 miles)

(206) 477-6466

Business Hours for King County Sheriff's Office Precinct 3
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3419

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3419

17520 State Route 9 Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
Get Directions (~ 30.35 miles)

(360) 668-2742

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3419
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0503

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0503

11031 19Th Ave Se
Everett, WA 98208
Get Directions (~ 30.4 miles)

(425) 337-0684

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0503
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

Lakeland Veterinary Hospital

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lakeland Veterinary Hospital

18215 9th St E
Lake Tapps, WA 98391
Get Directions (~ 30.51 miles)

(253) 862-6959

Business Hours for Lakeland Veterinary Hospital
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Puyallup Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Puyallup Police Department

311 West Pioneer Avenue
Puyallup, WA 98371
Get Directions (~ 30.64 miles)

(253) 841-5415

Business Hours for Puyallup 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

Costco Pharmacy #114

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #114

10200 19Th Ave Se
Everett, WA 98208
Get Directions (~ 30.7 miles)

425-379-7487

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #114
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

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Everett Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Everett Pharmacy

1920 100th Street Southeast, Building B
Everett, WA 98208
Get Directions (~ 30.88 miles)

(425) 312-0190

Business Hours for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Everett 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 - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0422

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0422

611 S. Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98371
Get Directions (~ 30.96 miles)

(253) 841-1534

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0422
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

Kirk's Pharmacy at Puyallup

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kirk's Pharmacy at Puyallup

618 South Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98371
Get Directions (~ 30.96 miles)

(253) 848-3119

Business Hours for Kirk's Pharmacy at Puyallup
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 3:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2645

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2645

5802 134Th Place Se
Everett, WA 98208
Get Directions (~ 30.99 miles)

(425) 332-6179

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2645
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 #3106

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAV-ON PHARMACY #3106

11012 Canyon Rd E
Puyallup, WA 98373
Get Directions (~ 31.38 miles)

(253) 537-3770

Business Hours for SAV-ON PHARMACY #3106
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

Sumner Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sumner Police Department

1104 Maple Street
Sumner, WA 98390
Get Directions (~ 31.48 miles)

(253) 863-6384

Business Hours for Sumner 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

Jefferson County Sheriff

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Jefferson County Sheriff

79 Elkins Rd
Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA 98339
Get Directions (~ 31.56 miles)

(360) 385-3831

Business Hours for Jefferson County Sheriff
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3298

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3298

7601 Evergreen Way
Everett, WA 98203
Get Directions (~ 31.62 miles)

(425) 595-3223

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3298
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1798

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1798

11501 Canyon Road E
Puyallup, WA 98373
Get Directions (~ 31.66 miles)

(253) 536-5296

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1798
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

Pierce County Sheriff's Department Parkland-Spanaway Precinct

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pierce County Sheriff's Department Parkland-Spanaway Precinct

495 Shandon Wright Way South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Get Directions (~ 31.91 miles)

(253) 798-4840

Business Hours for Pierce County Sheriff's Department Parkland-Spanaway Precinct
Day Opening Hours
Thursday8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 2:00 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.