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.

Algona Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Algona Police Department

402 Warde Street
Algona, WA 98001
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(253) 833-2743

Business Hours for Algona 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

West Valley Clinic Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for West Valley Clinic Pharmacy

5109 Summitview Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
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(509) 907-6300

Business Hours for West Valley Clinic 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

Costco Pharmacy #61

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #61

35100 Enchanted Parkway S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
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253-874-4431

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #61
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

Tieton Village Drug, Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Tieton Village Drug, Inc.

3708 Tieton Drive
Yakima, WA 98902
Get Directions (~ 113.1 miles) — opens in a new tab

(509) 966-6850

Business Hours for Tieton Village Drug, Inc.
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

CHI Franciscan - St. Francis Hospital Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CHI Franciscan - St. Francis Hospital Pharmacy

34515 9th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
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(253) 944-7966

Business Hours for CHI Franciscan - St. Francis Hospital 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 - 11:59 pm

Horizon Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Horizon Pharmacy

507 West 1st Street
Wapato, WA 98951
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(509) 584-0300

Business Hours for Horizon Pharmacy
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

Ruston Fire Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Ruston Fire Department

5117 North Winnifred Street
Ruston, WA 98407
Get Directions (~ 113.33 miles) — opens in a new tab

(253) 330-7755

Restricted access, call before you go.

Naches Town Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Naches Town Hall

29 East Second Street
Naches, WA 98937
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(509) 653-2647

Business Hours for Naches Town Hall
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tacoma Police Department - Northeast Substation

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Tacoma Police Department - Northeast Substation

4731 Norpoint Way NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
Get Directions (~ 113.55 miles) — opens in a new tab

(253) 594-7970

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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3321

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3321

4831 Point Fosdick Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
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(253) 853-1950

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3321
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

CVS Pharmacy 11673

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11673

4818 Point Fosdick Dr.,NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
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(253) 851-6939

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11673
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 9:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 9:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 10659

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10659

33520 21st Avenue Southwest
Federal Way, WA 98023
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(253) 838-1611

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10659
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

Key Compounding Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Key Compounding Pharmacy

530 South 336th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
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(206) 878-3900

Business Hours for Key Compounding 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

HealthPoint Federal Way

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for HealthPoint Federal Way

33431 13th Place South
Federal Way, WA 98003
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(877) 233-0246

Business Hours for HealthPoint Federal Way
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Federal Way Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Federal Way Police Department

33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
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(253) 835-6700

Business Hours for Federal Way 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

Costco Pharmacy #1013

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1013

2310 Longfibre Rd
Union Gap, WA 98903
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509-454-5249

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1013
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Central Washington Family Medicine Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Central Washington Family Medicine Pharmacy

1806 West Lincoln Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
Get Directions (~ 114.47 miles) — opens in a new tab

(509) 494-6719

Business Hours for Central Washington Family Medicine Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Virginia Mason Federal Way Medical Center Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Virginia Mason Federal Way Medical Center Pharmacy

33501 1st Way South, A-SO
Federal Way, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 114.5 miles) — opens in a new tab

(253) 874-1650

Business Hours for Virginia Mason Federal Way Medical Center Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0149

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0149

1610 W Lincoln Ave.
Yakima, WA 98902
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(509) 452-6567

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0149
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 #0531

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0531

101 Auburn Way South
Auburn, WA 98002
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(253) 735-4404

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0531
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

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.