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.

CVS Pharmacy 11656

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11656

700 South Main Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
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(509) 925-4232

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11656
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 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 - 9:00 pm

WHOLE HEALTH PHARMACY

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for WHOLE HEALTH PHARMACY

800 S PEARL ST. Suite 1
Ellensburg, WA 98926
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(509) 925-6800

Business Hours for WHOLE HEALTH PHARMACY
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
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1528

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1528

460 Sw Mt Si Blvd
North Bend, WA 98045
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(425) 831-2126

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1528
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

Newcastle Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Newcastle Police Department

12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200
Newcastle, WA 98056
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(206) 248-7600

Business Hours for Newcastle 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

Community Health of Central Washington – Ellensburg Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Community Health of Central Washington – Ellensburg Pharmacy

521 E. Mountain View Ave
Ellensburg, WA 98926
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(509) 962-1470

Business Hours for Community Health of Central Washington – Ellensburg Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:30 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11664

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11664

6939 Coal Creek Pkwy SE
Newcastle, WA 98059
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(425) 644-4414

Please contact location for hours of operation.

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0558

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0558

6911 Coal Creek Parkway S.E.
Newcastle, WA 98059
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(425) 644-2726

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0558
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

Neighborhood Naturopathic

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Neighborhood Naturopathic

5410 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
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(206) 486-8383

Business Hours for Neighborhood Naturopathic
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Kittitas Valley Healthcare Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kittitas Valley Healthcare Pharmacy

603 S Chestnut St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
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(509) 962-7420

Business Hours for Kittitas Valley Healthcare Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Friday12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:00 pm - 11:59 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11632

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11632

5217 California Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98136
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(206) 937-2191

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11632
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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

Issaquah Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Issaquah Police Department

130 East Sunset Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
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(425) 837-3204

Business Hours for Issaquah Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1630

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1630

400 N Ruby St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
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(509) 962-5096

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1630
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

Kaiser Rainier Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Kaiser Rainier Pharmacy

5316 Rainier Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98118
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(206) 326-3922

Business Hours for Kaiser Rainier Pharmacy
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

CVS Pharmacy 11646

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11646

4706 42Nd Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
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(206) 932-8044

Please contact location for hours of operation.

QFC Pharmacy 883

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 883

4550 42nd Avenue Southwest
Seattle, WA 98116
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(206) 923-6391

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 883
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

Swedish Issaquah Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Swedish Issaquah Pharmacy

751 Northeast Blakely Drive
Issaquah, WA 98029
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(425) 313-4000

Business Hours for Swedish Issaquah Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday5:00 am - 9:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1593

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1593

610 E. Wine Country Road
Grandview, WA 98930
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(509) 882-1060

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1593
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

Costco Pharmacy #1

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1

4401 Fourth Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98134
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206-682-6244

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1
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 #1624

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1624

735 N.W. Gilman Blvd
Issaquah, WA 98027
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(425) 507-1042

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1624
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

Costco Pharmacy 0001

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy 0001

4401 4th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98134
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(206) 682-6244

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy 0001
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 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.