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.

TOWN OF HUNTS POINT

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for TOWN OF HUNTS POINT

3000 HUNTS POINT ROAD
HUNTS POINT, WA 98004
Get Directions (~ 137.33 miles)

(425) 455-1834

Business Hours for TOWN OF HUNTS POINT
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy

1959 Northeast Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Get Directions (~ 137.94 miles)

(206) 598-4406

Business Hours for University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient 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

Harbor Audiology

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Harbor Audiology

3100 NW Bucklin Hill Rd Suite 103
Silverdale, WA 98383
Get Directions (~ 138 miles)

(360) 685-7915

Business Hours for Harbor Audiology
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

Rite Aid 05266

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05266

2860 NW Bucklin Hill Rd
Silverdale, WA 98383
Get Directions (~ 138.03 miles)

(360) 692-3410

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05266
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Kitsap County Sheriff's Office Silverdale Substation

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kitsap County Sheriff's Office Silverdale Substation

3951 Northwest Randall Way
Silverdale, WA 98383
Get Directions (~ 138.04 miles)

(360) 337-7101

Business Hours for Kitsap County Sheriff's Office Silverdale Substation
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:00 pm

TOWN OF YARROW POINT

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for TOWN OF YARROW POINT

4030 - 95TH AVE NE
YARROW POINT, WA 98004
Get Directions (~ 138.06 miles)

(425) 454-6994

Business Hours for TOWN OF YARROW POINT
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

University of Washington Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Police Department

3939 15th Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 138.17 miles)

(206) 543-0507

Business Hours for University of Washington Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:30 pm

University of Washington Hall Health - Husky Health & Well-Being

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for University of Washington Hall Health - Husky Health & Well-Being

4060 East Stevens Way Northeast
Seattle, WA 98195
Get Directions (~ 138.3 miles)

(206) 543-2705

Business Hours for University of Washington Hall Health - Husky Health & Well-Being
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

Costco Pharmacy #13

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #13

10000 Mickelberry Road Nw
Silverdale, WA 98383
Get Directions (~ 138.34 miles)

360-308-2116

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #13
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

Kaiser Silverdale Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Silverdale Pharmacy

10452 Silverdale Way
Silverdale, WA 98383
Get Directions (~ 138.45 miles)

(360) 307-7410

Business Hours for Kaiser Silverdale Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

University of Washington Roosevelt Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Roosevelt Pharmacy

4245 Roosevelt Way Northeast
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 138.48 miles)

(206) 288-1364

Business Hours for University of Washington Roosevelt Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:15 pm

CVS Pharmacy 10387

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10387

2100 North 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Get Directions (~ 138.63 miles)

(206) 973-8719

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10387
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

Seattle Children's Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Seattle Children's Outpatient Pharmacy

4800 Sand Point Way NE FB.1.440
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 138.82 miles)

(206) 987-2138

Business Hours for Seattle Children's Outpatient Pharmacy
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 - 12:00 pm

QFC Pharmacy 807

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 807

2746 Northeast 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 138.82 miles)

(206) 729-3080

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 807
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus

5300 Tallman Avenue Northwest
Seattle, WA 98107
Get Directions (~ 138.92 miles)

(206) 781-6369

Business Hours for Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1477

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1477

1423 Nw Market St
Seattle, WA 98107
Get Directions (~ 138.99 miles)

(206) 782-8688

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1477
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

SAV-ON PHARMACY #3418

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAV-ON PHARMACY #3418

3925 236Th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
Get Directions (~ 139.07 miles)

(425) 836-9173

Business Hours for SAV-ON PHARMACY #3418
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

Bartell Drugs 06971

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06971

5625 22nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Get Directions (~ 139.07 miles)

(206) 783-3051

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06971
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bartell Drugs 06944

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06944

10625 NE 68th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
Get Directions (~ 139.48 miles)

(425) 822-2241

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06944
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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

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.