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 887

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 887

417 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102
Get Directions (~ 15.3 miles)

(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

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Seattle Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Seattle Pharmacy

8720 14th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98108
Get Directions (~ 15.46 miles)

(206) 762-3397

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Burien Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Burien Police Department

14905 6th Avenue Southwest
Burien, WA 98166
Get Directions (~ 15.49 miles)

(206) 477-2200

Business Hours for Burien 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

Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill Campus

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill Campus

500 17th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
Get Directions (~ 15.58 miles)

(206) 320-2000

Business Hours for Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill Campus
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Bartell Drugs 06941

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06941

14901 4th Ave SW Ste 100
Burien, WA 98166
Get Directions (~ 15.61 miles)

(206) 242-1202

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06941
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1551

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1551

1410 E John St
Seattle, WA 98112
Get Directions (~ 15.63 miles)

(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 Burien Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Burien Pharmacy

140 Southwest 146th Street
Burien, WA 98166
Get Directions (~ 15.64 miles)

(206) 630-3000

Business Hours for Kaiser Burien Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bartell Drugs 06909

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06909

100 N 85th St
Seattle, WA 98103
Get Directions (~ 15.64 miles)

(206) 784-7601

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06909
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1664

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1664

138 Sw 148Th St
Burien, WA 98166
Get Directions (~ 15.64 miles)

(206) 243-2796

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1664
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 10387

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10387

2100 North 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Get Directions (~ 15.65 miles)

(206) 973-8719

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10387
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

Kaiser 16th Ave Central Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser 16th Ave Central Pharmacy

201 16th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98112
Get Directions (~ 15.67 miles)

(206) 326-3181

Business Hours for Kaiser 16th Ave Central Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Kaiser 16th Ave Central South Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser 16th Ave Central South Pharmacy

125 16th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98112
Get Directions (~ 15.68 miles)

(206) 901-4400

Business Hours for Kaiser 16th Ave Central South Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Carolyn Downs Community Health Clinic

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Carolyn Downs Community Health Clinic

2101 East Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98122
Get Directions (~ 15.79 miles)

(206) 299-1923

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

Bartell Drugs 06963

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06963

2345 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
Get Directions (~ 15.81 miles)

(206) 325-5725

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06963
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

QFC Pharmacy 872

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 872

9999 Holman Road Northwest
Seattle, WA 98117
Get Directions (~ 15.82 miles)

(206) 783-8888

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 872
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

CHI Franciscan Highline Medical Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CHI Franciscan Highline Medical Center

16251 Sylvester Road Southwest
Burien, WA 98166
Get Directions (~ 15.82 miles)

(206) 431-5346

Business Hours for CHI Franciscan Highline Medical Center
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

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
Get Directions (~ 15.97 miles)

(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

Genoa Healthcare 20108

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Genoa Healthcare 20108

3639 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Ste P1
Seattle, WA 98144
Get Directions (~ 15.97 miles)

(206) 695-1976

Business Hours for Genoa Healthcare 20108
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1993

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1993

2201 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112
Get Directions (~ 16.04 miles)

(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

CVS Pharmacy 10373

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10373

117 Southwest 160th Street
Burien, WA 98166
Get Directions (~ 16.1 miles)

(206) 242-2030

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10373
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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

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.