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.

Normandy Park Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Normandy Park Police Department

801 Southwest 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166
Get Directions (~ 16.13 miles)

(206) 248-7600

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

University of Washington Roosevelt Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Roosevelt Pharmacy

4245 Roosevelt Way Northeast
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 16.22 miles)

(206) 288-1364

Business Hours for University of Washington Roosevelt Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:15 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1508

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1508

3820 Rainer Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98118
Get Directions (~ 16.35 miles)

(206) 725-9887

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1508
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

University of Washington Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Police Department

3939 15th Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 16.36 miles)

(206) 543-0507

Business Hours for University of Washington Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:30 pm

University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy

1959 Northeast Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Get Directions (~ 16.39 miles)

(206) 598-4406

Business Hours for University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient 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 - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Bartell Drugs 06973

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06973

419 NE 71st St Ste A
Seattle, WA 98115
Get Directions (~ 16.61 miles)

(206) 288-0052

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06973
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

Normandy Park Family Dentistry

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Normandy Park Family Dentistry

136 SW Normandy Rd
Normandy Park, WA 98166
Get Directions (~ 16.67 miles)

(206) 244-3921

Business Hours for Normandy Park Family Dentistry
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
Friday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Community Healthcare Key Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Community Healthcare Key Center Pharmacy

15610 89th Street Court Northwest
Lakebay, WA 98349
Get Directions (~ 16.68 miles)

(253) 884-9221

Business Hours for Community Healthcare Key Center 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 - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

International Community Health Services (ICHS) Holly Park Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for International Community Health Services (ICHS) Holly Park Pharmacy

3815 South Othello Street
Seattle, WA 98118
Get Directions (~ 16.73 miles)

(206) 788-3500

Business Hours for International Community Health Services (ICHS) Holly Park Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

University of Washington Hall Health - Husky Health & Well-Being

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for University of Washington Hall Health - Husky Health & Well-Being

4060 East Stevens Way Northeast
Seattle, WA 98195
Get Directions (~ 16.74 miles)

(206) 543-2705

Business Hours for University of Washington Hall Health - Husky Health & Well-Being
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

Kaiser Rainier Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Rainier Pharmacy

5316 Rainier Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98118
Get Directions (~ 16.82 miles)

(206) 326-3922

Business Hours for Kaiser Rainier Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:45 am - 7:15 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

Othello Station Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Othello Station Pharmacy

4219 South Othello Street
Seattle, WA 98118
Get Directions (~ 16.92 miles)

(206) 769-5543

Business Hours for Othello Station Pharmacy
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
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1550

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1550

7300 Roosevelt Way Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
Get Directions (~ 16.95 miles)

(206) 524-1649

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1550
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

Seattle Children's Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Seattle Children's Outpatient Pharmacy

4800 Sand Point Way NE FB.1.440
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 17.03 miles)

(206) 987-2138

Business Hours for Seattle Children's Outpatient Pharmacy
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 - 12:00 pm

HealthPoint Tukwila

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for HealthPoint Tukwila

13030 Military Road South
Seattle, WA 98168
Get Directions (~ 17.06 miles)

(206) 439-3289

Business Hours for HealthPoint Tukwila
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Providence Infusion B OralDose

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Providence Infusion B OralDose

3333 South 120th Place, Suite 100B
Tukwila, WA 98168
Get Directions (~ 17.13 miles)

(800) 832-0319

Business Hours for Providence Infusion B OralDose
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Gig Harbor Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Gig Harbor Police Department

3510 Grandview Street
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Get Directions (~ 17.16 miles)

(253) 851-2236

Business Hours for Gig Harbor Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 12:00 pm

University of Washington Medical Center NW Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Medical Center NW Outpatient Pharmacy

1536 North 115th Street, Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98133
Get Directions (~ 17.23 miles)

(206) 598-4411

Business Hours for University of Washington Medical Center NW Outpatient Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Rite Aid 06462

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06462

27000 Miller Bay Rd NE
Kingston, WA 98346
Get Directions (~ 17.24 miles)

(360) 297-5200

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06462
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

QFC Pharmacy 807

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 807

2746 Northeast 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 17.27 miles)

(206) 729-3080

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 807
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 - 9:00 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.