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.

CHI Franciscan - St. Anthony Hospital

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CHI Franciscan - St. Anthony Hospital

11567 Canterwood Boulevard
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Get Directions (~ 117.95 miles)

(253) 530-2035

Business Hours for CHI Franciscan - St. Anthony 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

HealthPoint Midway

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for HealthPoint Midway

26401 Pacific Highway South
Des Moines, WA 98198
Get Directions (~ 118.27 miles)

(206) 870-3591

Business Hours for HealthPoint Midway
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

Moxee Police Department

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Moxee Police Department

7525 Postma Road
Moxee, WA 98936
Get Directions (~ 118.31 miles)

(509) 575-8850

Business Hours for Moxee Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1966

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1966

13101 S.E. Kent Kangley Rd
Kent, WA 98030
Get Directions (~ 118.39 miles)

(253) 638-0831

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1966
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

Peninsula Community Health Services - Key Peninsula Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Peninsula Community Health Services - Key Peninsula Pharmacy

11901 137th Ave. Ct. NW – Suite A
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
Get Directions (~ 118.49 miles)

(253) 649-0696

Business Hours for Peninsula Community Health Services - Key Peninsula Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #1029

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1029

27520 Covington Way Se
Covington, WA 98042
Get Directions (~ 118.61 miles)

253-796-1011

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1029
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0792

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0792

17023 Se 272Nd St
Covington, WA 98042
Get Directions (~ 118.74 miles)

(253) 631-2450

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0792
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

Zillah City Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Zillah City Hall

503 1st Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
Get Directions (~ 118.93 miles)

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Zillah City Hall

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Zillah City Hall

503 1st Ave
Zillah, WA 98953
Get Directions (~ 118.94 miles)

(509) 829-5151

Business Hours for Zillah City Hall
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Kaiser Kent Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Kent Pharmacy

26004 104th Avenue Southeast
Kent, WA 98030
Get Directions (~ 119.01 miles)

(425) 251-4060

Business Hours for Kaiser Kent Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Tuesday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Wednesday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Thursday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Friday7:45 am - 6:15 pm

SKOKOMISH TRIBE

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for SKOKOMISH TRIBE

N 100 TRIBA CENTER ROAD
SKOKOMISH, WA 98584
Get Directions (~ 119.03 miles)

(360) 426-4232

Business Hours for SKOKOMISH TRIBE
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 #1294

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1294

210 Washington Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Get Directions (~ 119.59 miles)

(253) 852-5115

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1294
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

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Des Moines Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Des Moines Pharmacy

2781 S 242nd St
Des Moines, WA 98198
Get Directions (~ 119.61 miles)

(206) 212-4530

Business Hours for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Des Moines Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:15 am - 5:00 pm

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)

(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
Get Directions (~ 119.8 miles)

(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)

(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

GRANGER FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for GRANGER FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC

115 SUNNYSIDE AVE
GRANGER, WA 98932
Get Directions (~ 120.22 miles)

(509) 865-6450

Business Hours for GRANGER FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Des Moines Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Des Moines Pharmacy

627 South 227th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
Get Directions (~ 120.45 miles)

(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- Distict 6

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Mason County Fire Protection- Distict 6

50 East Seattle Street
Union, WA 98592
Get Directions (~ 120.67 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 121 miles)

(206) 878-3301

Business Hours for Des Moines 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

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.