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.

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.

Olalla Recovery Centers

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Olalla Recovery Centers

12850 Lala Cove Ln SE
Olalla, WA 98359
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(800) 882-6201

Business Hours for Olalla Recovery Centers
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

CVS Pharmacy 10473

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10473

18820 Washington 305
Poulsbo, WA 98370
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(360) 394-0105

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10473
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

Suquamish Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Suquamish Police Department

18490 Suquamish Way Northeast
Suquamish, WA 98392
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(360) 598-4334

Business Hours for Suquamish Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1571

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1571

23961 Ne State Route 3
Belfair, WA 98528
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(360) 275-0953

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1571
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3148

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3148

19245 10Th Ave Ne
Poulsbo, WA 98370
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(360) 394-1589

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3148
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

CVS Pharmacy 11632

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11632

5217 California Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98136
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(206) 937-2191

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11632
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

Peninsula Community Health Services - Belfair

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Peninsula Community Health Services - Belfair

31 NE Route 300 Ste 102
Belfair, WA 98528
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(360) 277-2555

Business Hours for Peninsula Community Health Services - Belfair
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:15 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:15 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:15 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:15 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:15 am - 6:00 pm

Vashon Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vashon Pharmacy

17617 Vashon Highway Southwest
Vashon, WA 98070
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(206) 469-6950

Business Hours for Vashon Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Neighborhood Naturopathic

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Neighborhood Naturopathic

5410 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
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(206) 486-8383

Business Hours for Neighborhood Naturopathic
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

QFC Pharmacy 883

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 883

4550 42nd Avenue Southwest
Seattle, WA 98116
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(206) 923-6391

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 883
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 101

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 101

201 NE State Route 300
Belfair, WA 98528
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(360) 275-2050

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 101
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

Powder Hill Clinic

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Powder Hill Clinic

19586 10th Avenue Northeast
Poulsbo, WA 98370
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(360) 697-7636

Please contact location for hours of operation.

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.

CVS Pharmacy 11646

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11646

4706 42Nd Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
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(206) 932-8044

Please contact location for hours of operation.

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2932

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2932

2622 California Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
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(206) 937-2221

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2932
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

CVS Pharmacy 10794

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10794

2438 32nd Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98199
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(206) 283-9131

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10794
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

Purdy Cost Less Prescriptions

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Purdy Cost Less Prescriptions

14218 92nd Avenue Northwest
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
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(253) 857-7797

Business Hours for Purdy Cost Less Prescriptions
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1923

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1923

9620 28Th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
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(206) 923-9110

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1923
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 #1885

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1885

516 1St Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119
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(206) 494-1700

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1885
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 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.