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.

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1965

Drop-off location
9262 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
Get Directions (~ 129.14 miles)
(206) 494-1120
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
Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Seattle Pharmacy

Drop-off location
8720 14th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98108
Get Directions (~ 129.26 miles)
(206) 762-3397
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Kaiser Port Orchard Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1400 Pottery Ave.
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Get Directions (~ 129.26 miles)
(360) 895-5514
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
Rite Aid 05217

Drop-off location
9000 Rainier Ave S Ste C
Seattle, WA 98118
Get Directions (~ 129.27 miles)
(206) 760-1076
Sunday9:00 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
Cle Elum Police Department

Drop-off location
807 W 2nd St
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Get Directions (~ 129.31 miles)
(509) 674-2991
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cle Elum Pharmacy

Drop-off location
Mail-back supply location
115 W 1st St
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Get Directions (~ 129.51 miles)
(509) 852-0123
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 - 3:00 pm
ROSLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Mail-Back Supply Location
201 S 1ST STREET
ROSLYN, WA 98941
Get Directions (~ 129.67 miles)
(509) 649-3105
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Willow Tree Animal Hospital

Mail-Back Supply Location
1570 Woodridge Dr SE
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Get Directions (~ 129.74 miles)
(360) 443-7749
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am
SAV-ON PHARMACY #475

Drop-off location
1434 Olney Ave., Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Get Directions (~ 129.82 miles)
(360) 895-0613
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
Kitsap County Sheriff's Office Port Orchard Main Office

Drop-off location
614 Division Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Get Directions (~ 129.97 miles)
(360) 337-7101
Monday9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday9:30 am - 4:30 pm
International Community Health Services (ICHS) Holly Park Pharmacy

Drop-off location
3815 South Othello Street
Seattle, WA 98118
Get Directions (~ 130.17 miles)
(206) 788-3500
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Othello Station Pharmacy

Drop-off location
4219 South Othello Street
Seattle, WA 98118
Get Directions (~ 130.18 miles)
(206) 769-5543
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
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grandview Medical Dental Clinic Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1000 Wallace Way
Grandview, WA 98930
Get Directions (~ 130.62 miles)
(509) 882-4707
Monday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Super 1 Pharmacy

Drop-off location
200 East Mountain View Avenue
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Get Directions (~ 130.65 miles)
(509) 962-7777
SundayClosed
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 - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Rosauers Supermarket #30

Mail-Back Supply Location
200 E. Mt. View Avenue
Ellensburg, WA 98926-3771
Get Directions (~ 130.65 miles)
(509) 962-7777
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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 - 7:00 pm
Rite Aid 05299

Drop-off location
700 S Main St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Get Directions (~ 130.65 miles)
(509) 925-4232
Sunday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1528

Drop-off location
460 Sw Mt Si Blvd
North Bend, WA 98045
Get Directions (~ 130.75 miles)
(425) 831-2126
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
12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200
Newcastle, WA 98056
Get Directions (~ 130.83 miles)
(206) 248-7600
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
521 E. Mountain View Ave
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Get Directions (~ 130.87 miles)
(509) 962-1470
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
Bartell Drugs 06930

Drop-off location
6939 Coal Creek Pkwy SE
Newcastle, WA 98059
Get Directions (~ 130.9 miles)
(425) 644-4416
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 #0558

Drop-off location
6911 Coal Creek Parkway S.E.
Newcastle, WA 98059
Get Directions (~ 130.91 miles)
(425) 644-2726
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
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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 listed below, in their original container or sealed bag are accepted.

Not Accepted

  • Herbal remedies
  • Vitamins
  • Supplements
  • Cosmetics
  • Other personal care products
  • Batteries
  • Mercury-containing thermometers
  • Sharps
  • 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.