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.

Purdy Cost Less Prescriptions

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Purdy Cost Less Prescriptions

14218 92nd Avenue Northwest
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
Get Directions (~ 119.77 miles) — opens in a new tab

(253) 857-7797

Business Hours for Purdy Cost Less Prescriptions
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1471

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1471

26916 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
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(425) 432-3077

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1471
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

Granger City Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Granger City Hall

102 Main Street
Granger, WA 98932
Get Directions (~ 120.19 miles) — opens in a new tab

(509) 854-1725

Business Hours for Granger City 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 - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Des Moines Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Des Moines Pharmacy

627 South 227th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
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(206) 878-2345

Business Hours for Des Moines Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mason County Fire Protection- District 6

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Mason County Fire Protection- District 6

50 East Seattle Street
Union, WA 98592
Get Directions (~ 120.67 miles) — opens in a new tab

(360) 898-4871

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Des Moines Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Des Moines Police Department

21900 11th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198
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(206) 878-3301

Business Hours for Des Moines 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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3540

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3540

21401 Pacific Hwy South
Des Moines, WA 98198
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(206) 824-4784

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3540
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

QFC Pharmacy 837

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 837

22131 Southeast 237th Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038
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(425) 432-9961

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 837
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 6:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Puget Sound Fire -Station 81

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Puget Sound Fire -Station 81

22225 Southeast 231st Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038
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(253) 856-4300

Please contact location for hours of operation.

King County Sheriff's Office Precinct 3

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for King County Sheriff's Office Precinct 3

22300 Southeast 231st Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038
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(206) 477-6466

Business Hours for King County Sheriff's Office Precinct 3
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

Ocean Shores Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Ocean Shores Police Department

577 Point Brown Ave NW
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
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(360) 289-3331

Business Hours for Ocean Shores Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Ocean Shores Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Ocean Shores Pharmacy

597 Point Brown Ave NW
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
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(360) 940-9670

Business Hours for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Ocean Shores 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

North Beach Senior Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for North Beach Senior Center

885 Ocean Shore Blvd NW
Ocean Shores , WA 98569
Get Directions (~ 122.15 miles) — opens in a new tab

(360) 289-2801

Business Hours for North Beach Senior Center
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0459

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0459

20830 108Th Se
Kent, WA 98031
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(253) 852-9319

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0459
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

Puget Sound Fire-Station 77

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Puget Sound Fire-Station 77

20717 132nd Avenue Southeast
Kent, WA 98042
Get Directions (~ 122.49 miles) — opens in a new tab

(253) 856-4300

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Olalla Recovery Centers

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Olalla Recovery Centers

12850 Lala Cove Ln SE
Olalla, WA 98359
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(800) 882-6201

Business Hours for Olalla Recovery Centers
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

HealthPoint SeaTac

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for HealthPoint SeaTac

4040 South 188th Street
SeaTac, WA 98188
Get Directions (~ 123.17 miles) — opens in a new tab

(206) 277-7200

Business Hours for HealthPoint SeaTac
Day Opening Hours
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

Vashon Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vashon Pharmacy

17617 Vashon Highway Southwest
Vashon, WA 98070
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(206) 469-6950

Business Hours for Vashon Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Normandy Park Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Normandy Park Police Department

801 Southwest 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166
Get Directions (~ 123.7 miles) — opens in a new tab

(206) 248-7600

Business Hours for Normandy Park 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

United Care Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for United Care Pharmacy

18230 East Valley Highway, Suite 188
Kent, WA 98032
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(425) 656-2900

Business Hours for United Care Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:30 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.