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.

Doctors Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Doctors Pharmacy

65 Columbia Point Drive
Richland, WA 99352
Get Directions (~ 183.07 miles)

(509) 341-0000

Business Hours for Doctors Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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 - 2:00 pm

Wilbur Senior Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Wilbur Senior Center

101 NE Main Ave.
Wilbur, WA 99185
Get Directions (~ 183.39 miles)

(509) 647-5503

Business Hours for Wilbur Senior Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 3:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Wilbur Town Hall

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Wilbur Town Hall

14 NW Division St
Wilbur, WA 99185
Get Directions (~ 183.55 miles)

(509) 647-5821

Business Hours for Wilbur Town Hall
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

SAV-ON PHARMACY #252

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAV-ON PHARMACY #252

690 Gage Blvd
Richland, WA 99352
Get Directions (~ 184.18 miles)

(509) 627-5133

Business Hours for SAV-ON PHARMACY #252
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

Mesa City Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Mesa City Hall

103 Franklin Street
Mesa, WA 99343
Get Directions (~ 184.2 miles)

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Rite Aid 05316

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05316

1901 N Steptoe St
Kennewick, WA 99336
Get Directions (~ 185.1 miles)

(509) 783-3413

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05316
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 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 - 7:00 pm

Odessa Drugs

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Odessa Drugs

19 W First Ave
Odessa, WA 99159
Get Directions (~ 185.16 miles)

(509) 982-2541

Business Hours for Odessa Drugs
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
Saturday9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #486

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #486

8505 West Gage Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99336
Get Directions (~ 185.59 miles)

509-737-8877

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #486
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

Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center

502 E Amende Dr
Odessa, WA 99159
Get Directions (~ 185.62 miles)

(509) 982-2611

Business Hours for Odessa Memorial Healthcare 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

Three Rivers Therapy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Three Rivers Therapy

10505 W Clearwater Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336
Get Directions (~ 185.63 miles)

(509) 378-5553

Business Hours for Three Rivers Therapy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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 - 6:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Benton Franklin Health District

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Benton Franklin Health District

7102 West Okanogan Place
Kennewick, WA 99336
Get Directions (~ 186.43 miles)

(509) 460-4200

Business Hours for Benton Franklin Health District
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

Miramar Health Center Kennewick

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Miramar Health Center Kennewick

6351 West Rio Grande Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
Get Directions (~ 186.8 miles)

(509) 965-6175

Business Hours for Miramar Health Center Kennewick
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:45 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday7:45 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday7:45 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday7:45 am - 7:00 pm
Friday7:45 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday8:45 am - 5:00 pm

San Poil Valley Comm.Hlth CTR

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for San Poil Valley Comm.Hlth CTR

11665 South Hwy. 21
Keller, WA 99140
Get Directions (~ 186.85 miles)

(509) 634-7300

Business Hours for San Poil Valley Comm.Hlth CTR
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

Connell Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Connell Police Department

104 E Adams St,
Connell, WA 99326
Get Directions (~ 188.39 miles)

(509) 234-4141

Business Hours for Connell Police Department
Day Opening Hours
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

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.