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.

Bonney Lake Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bonney Lake Police Department

18421 Veterans Memorial Drive East
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Get Directions (~ 106.04 miles) — opens in a new tab

(253) 863-2218

Business Hours for Bonney Lake 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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0422

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0422

611 S. Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98371
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(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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2729

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2729

708 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
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(253) 251-5115

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2729
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

Buckley Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Buckley Police Department

146 South Cedar Street
Buckley, WA 98321
Get Directions (~ 106.29 miles) — opens in a new tab

(360) 829-3157

Business Hours for Buckley Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Puyallup Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Puyallup Police Department

311 West Pioneer Avenue
Puyallup, WA 98371
Get Directions (~ 106.3 miles) — opens in a new tab

(253) 841-5415

Business Hours for Puyallup 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

Harrah Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Harrah Library

21 E Pioneer
Harrah, WA 98933
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(509) 848-3458

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Tacoma Police Department - East Substation

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Tacoma Police Department - East Substation

400 East 56th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
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(253) 594-7947

Business Hours for Tacoma Police Department - East Substation
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1594

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1594

707 S 56Th St
Tacoma, WA 98408
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(253) 471-1730

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1594
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

Edgewood Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Edgewood Police Department

10440 Dom Calata Way East
Edgewood, WA 98372
Get Directions (~ 107.26 miles) — opens in a new tab

(253) 798-4960

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

Sumner Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sumner Police Department

1104 Maple Street
Sumner, WA 98390
Get Directions (~ 107.35 miles) — opens in a new tab

(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

Community Health Care Eastside Family Medical Clinic

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Community Health Care Eastside Family Medical Clinic

1708 East 44th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
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(253) 284-9108

Business Hours for Community Health Care Eastside Family Medical Clinic
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

UP Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for UP Pharmacy

7311 40th Street West
University Place, WA 98466
Get Directions (~ 107.98 miles) — opens in a new tab

(253) 448-2460

Business Hours for UP Pharmacy
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1437

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1437

1302 S 38Th St
Tacoma, WA 98418
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(253) 471-5511

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1437
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

Lincoln Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Lincoln Pharmacy

821 South 38th Street
Tacoma, WA 98418
Get Directions (~ 108.15 miles) — opens in a new tab

(253) 473-1155

Business Hours for Lincoln 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
Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tacoma Police Department Headquarters

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Tacoma Police Department Headquarters

3701 South Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
Get Directions (~ 108.17 miles) — opens in a new tab

(253) 591-5990

Business Hours for Tacoma Police Department Headquarters
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

Cosmopolis Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Cosmopolis Police Department

1312 1st Street
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
Get Directions (~ 108.2 miles) — opens in a new tab

(360) 532-9237

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

COSMOPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for COSMOPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

1312 FIRST STREET
COSMOPOLIS, WA 98537
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(360) 532-9237

Business Hours for COSMOPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

West Pierce Fire & Rescue

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for West Pierce Fire & Rescue

3631 Drexler Drive
University Place, WA 98466
Get Directions (~ 108.24 miles) — opens in a new tab

(253) 564-1623

Business Hours for West Pierce Fire & Rescue
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #95

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #95

2219 South 37Th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
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253-671-6002

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #95
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

University Place Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University Place Police Department

3612 Drexler Drive West
University Place, WA 98466
Get Directions (~ 108.3 miles) — opens in a new tab

(253) 798-4058

Business Hours for University Place Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 3:00 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.