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.

Bartell Drugs 06921

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06921

6619 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
Get Directions (~ 139.59 miles)

(425) 881-5544

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06921
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

Bartell Drugs 06973

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06973

419 NE 71st St Ste A
Seattle, WA 98115
Get Directions (~ 139.91 miles)

(206) 288-0052

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06973
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 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 #1550

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1550

7300 Roosevelt Way Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
Get Directions (~ 140.07 miles)

(206) 524-1649

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1550
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0423

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0423

7340 35Th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
Get Directions (~ 140.2 miles)

(206) 494-1255

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0423
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Carnation City Hall

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Carnation City Hall

4621 Tolt Ave
Carnation, WA 98014
Get Directions (~ 140.29 miles)

(425) 333-4192

Business Hours for Carnation City Hall
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1142

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1142

12519 Ne 85Th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
Get Directions (~ 140.44 miles)

(425) 822-9235

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1142
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1143

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1143

8340 15Th Ave Nw
Seattle, WA 98117
Get Directions (~ 140.5 miles)

(206) 782-7480

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1143
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 #8

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #8

8629 120Th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
Get Directions (~ 140.53 miles)

425-822-0414

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #8
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

QFC Pharmacy 894

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 894

425 Urban Plaza
Kirkland, WA 98033
Get Directions (~ 140.56 miles)

(425) 827-2205

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 894
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #1225

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1225

7725 188Th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
Get Directions (~ 140.57 miles)

425-406-5392

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1225
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

Bartell Drugs 06909

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06909

100 N 85th St
Seattle, WA 98103
Get Directions (~ 140.6 miles)

(206) 784-7601

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06909
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

Rite Aid 05216

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05216

8500 35th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Get Directions (~ 140.73 miles)

(206) 527-8373

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05216
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

Healthpoint Redmond Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Healthpoint Redmond Pharmacy

16255 Northeast 87th Street, Suite 150
Redmond, WA 98052
Get Directions (~ 140.78 miles)

(877) 233-0246

Business Hours for Healthpoint Redmond Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

QFC Pharmacy 860

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 860

8867 161st Avenue Northeast
Redmond, WA 98052
Get Directions (~ 140.86 miles)

(425) 869-7474

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 860
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

Bartell Drugs 06906

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06906

8862 161st Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
Get Directions (~ 140.86 miles)

(425) 883-9532

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06906
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

Kaiser Northgate Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Northgate Pharmacy

9800 4th Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98115
Get Directions (~ 141.31 miles)

(206) 302-1200

Business Hours for Kaiser Northgate 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

QFC Pharmacy 872

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 872

9999 Holman Road Northwest
Seattle, WA 98117
Get Directions (~ 141.34 miles)

(206) 783-8888

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 872
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

QFC Pharmacy 866

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 866

11100 Roosevelt Way Northeast
Seattle, WA 98125
Get Directions (~ 141.96 miles)

(206) 361-4849

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 866
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

University of Washington Medical Center NW Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Medical Center NW Outpatient Pharmacy

1536 North 115th Street, Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98133
Get Directions (~ 142.14 miles)

(206) 598-4411

Business Hours for University of Washington Medical Center NW Outpatient Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Kirkland Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kirkland Police Department

11750 Northeast 118th Street
Kirkland, WA 98034
Get Directions (~ 142.29 miles)

(425) 587-3400

Business Hours for Kirkland Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:00 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.