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.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Federal Way Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Federal Way Pharmacy

31405 18th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Get Directions (~ 115.19 miles)

(253) 681-6630

Business Hours for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Federal Way 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

Educational Dist Service 105

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Educational Dist Service 105

33 S 2nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Get Directions (~ 115.3 miles)

(509) 575-2885

Business Hours for Educational Dist Service 105
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1660

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1660

905 E Mead Ave
Yakima, WA 98903
Get Directions (~ 115.3 miles)

(509) 248-8782

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1660
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

Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic Pharmacy

602 E Nob Hill Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98901
Get Directions (~ 115.33 miles)

(509) 452-8325

Business Hours for Yakima Medical-Dental 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

HealthPoint Auburn North

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for HealthPoint Auburn North

923 Auburn Way North
Auburn, WA 98002
Get Directions (~ 115.35 miles)

(253) 351-3900

Business Hours for HealthPoint Auburn North
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0584

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0584

711 W 1St Ave
Toppenish, WA 98948
Get Directions (~ 115.59 miles)

(509) 865-4700

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0584
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

Astria Toppenish Hospital

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Astria Toppenish Hospital

502 W 4th Ave
Toppenish, WA 98948
Get Directions (~ 115.66 miles)

(509) 865-3105

Business Hours for Astria Toppenish Hospital
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

Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic Pharmacy

510 W First Avenue
Toppenish, WA 98948
Get Directions (~ 115.77 miles)

(509) 865-5600

Business Hours for Toppenish Medical-Dental 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

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Pharmacy

12 S 8th St
Yakima, WA 98901
Get Directions (~ 116.01 miles)

(509) 853-2354

Business Hours for Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Safe Yakima Valley

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safe Yakima Valley

10 N 9th St.
Yakima, WA 98901
Get Directions (~ 116.11 miles)

(509) 728-9724

Business Hours for Safe Yakima Valley
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

Black Diamond Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Black Diamond Police Department

25510 Lawson Street
Black Diamond, WA 98010
Get Directions (~ 116.46 miles)

(360) 851-4450

Business Hours for Black Diamond 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

Howard's Drug

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Howard's Drug

119 East 3rd Avenue
Selah, WA 98942
Get Directions (~ 116.52 miles)

(509) 697-6125

Business Hours for Howard's Drug
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Selah Creek Dental

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Selah Creek Dental

202 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
Get Directions (~ 116.54 miles)

(509) 300-4820

Business Hours for Selah Creek Dental
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 (~ 116.64 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

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Terrace Heights

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Terrace Heights

2501 Business Lane
Yakima, WA 98901
Get Directions (~ 117.38 miles)

(509) 853-2400

Business Hours for Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Terrace Heights
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

Costco Pharmacy #624

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #624

10990 Harbor Hill Dr
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Get Directions (~ 117.54 miles)

253-853-8609

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #624
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

Gracene's Cupcake Boutique

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Gracene's Cupcake Boutique

30800 3rd Ave
Black Diamond, WA 98010
Get Directions (~ 117.54 miles)

(360) 886-5184

Business Hours for Gracene's Cupcake Boutique
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 6:00 pm

SAV-ON PHARMACY #4406

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAV-ON PHARMACY #4406

11330 Nw 51St Avenue
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Get Directions (~ 117.73 miles)

(253) 853-4755

Business Hours for SAV-ON PHARMACY #4406
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

Bartell Drugs 06932

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06932

27055 Pacific Hwy S
Des Moines, WA 98198
Get Directions (~ 117.84 miles)

(253) 839-1693

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06932
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

Franciscan St. Anthony Op

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Franciscan St. Anthony Op

11511 Canterwood Blvd. NW Ste 220
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Get Directions (~ 117.93 miles)

253-530-2066

Business Hours for Franciscan St. Anthony Op
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

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.