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.

Federal Way Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Federal Way Police Department

33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 113.99 miles)

(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

Bartell Drugs 06939

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06939

5500 Olympic Dr
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Get Directions (~ 114.02 miles)

(253) 888-7455

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06939
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

Costco Pharmacy #1013

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1013

2310 Longfibre Rd
Union Gap, WA 98903
Get Directions (~ 114.24 miles)

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)

(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)

(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
Get Directions (~ 114.52 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 114.59 miles)

(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

CITY OF WESTPORT

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for CITY OF WESTPORT

604 N. MONTESANO STREET
WESTPORT, WA 98595
Get Directions (~ 114.61 miles)

(360) 268-0131

Business Hours for CITY OF WESTPORT
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Auburn Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Auburn Police Department

340 East Main Street
Auburn, WA 98002
Get Directions (~ 114.66 miles)

(253) 931-3080

Business Hours for Auburn Police Department
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

Kaiser Federal Way Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Federal Way Pharmacy

301 South 320th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 114.68 miles)

(253) 874-7047

Business Hours for Kaiser Federal Way Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:45 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday7:45 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday7:45 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday7:45 am - 5:30 pm
Friday7:45 am - 5:30 pm

Twin Harbor Drug

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Twin Harbor Drug

733 N Montesano St
Westport, WA 98595
Get Directions (~ 114.71 miles)

(360) 268-0116

Business Hours for Twin Harbor Drug
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 2:00 pm

HealthPoint Auburn

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for HealthPoint Auburn

126 Auburn Avenue
Auburn, WA 98002
Get Directions (~ 114.76 miles)

(877) 233-0246

Business Hours for HealthPoint Auburn
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1555

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1555

1207 S 320Th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 114.77 miles)

(253) 946-1505

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1555
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

Rite Aid 04063

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 04063

12 N 9th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Get Directions (~ 114.79 miles)

(509) 452-2600

Business Hours for Rite Aid 04063
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 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 - 7:00 pm

Wray's Foods #2

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Wray's Foods #2

200 W Nobhill Blvd
Yakima, WA 98908
Get Directions (~ 114.81 miles)

(509) 248-0610

Business Hours for Wray's Foods #2
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Genoa Healthcare 00049

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Genoa Healthcare 00049

402 S 4th Ave Ste E127
Yakima, WA 98902
Get Directions (~ 115.01 miles)

(509) 248-5153

Business Hours for Genoa Healthcare 00049
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

Gig Harbor Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Gig Harbor Police Department

3510 Grandview Street
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Get Directions (~ 115.08 miles)

(253) 851-2236

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

Yakima County Sheriff

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Yakima County Sheriff

1822 South 1st Street
Yakima, WA 98903
Get Directions (~ 115.1 miles)

(509) 574-2500

Business Hours for Yakima County Sheriff
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rite Aid 05297

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05297

2519 Main St
Union Gap, WA 98903
Get Directions (~ 115.12 miles)

(509) 453-3603

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05297
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0462

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0462

205 North 5Th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
Get Directions (~ 115.18 miles)

(509) 457-8869

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0462
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

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.