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.

Bellingham Public Library - Fairhaven Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Bellingham Public Library - Fairhaven Branch

1117 12th Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
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(360) 778-7188

Business Hours for Bellingham Public Library - Fairhaven Branch
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Whatcom County Library System - Island Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Whatcom County Library System - Island Library

2144 South Nugent Road
Lummi Island, WA 98262
Get Directions (~ 211.69 miles) — opens in a new tab

(360) 758-7145

Business Hours for Whatcom County Library System - Island Library
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Brewsters Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Brewsters Pharmacy

811 U.S. 97
Brewster, WA 98812
Get Directions (~ 211.81 miles) — opens in a new tab

(509) 689-2421

Business Hours for Brewsters 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
Saturday9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Brewster Ambulance

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Brewster Ambulance

412 W Indian Street
Brewster , WA 98812-0000
Get Directions (~ 211.82 miles) — opens in a new tab

(509) 689-4041

Family Health Centers - Brewster

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Family Health Centers - Brewster

525 West Jay Ave
Brewster, WA 98812
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(509) 422-7637

Business Hours for Family Health Centers - Brewster
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

Western Washington University Police

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Western Washington University Police

2001 Bill McDonald Parkway
Bellingham, WA 98225
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(360) 842-9592

Business Hours for Western Washington University Police
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

CVS Pharmacy 11693

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11693

220 36th Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
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(360) 734-8254

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11693
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

Waitsburg Fire Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Waitsburg Fire Department

232 Main St
Waitsburg, WA 99361
Get Directions (~ 212.78 miles) — opens in a new tab

(509) 382-2518

Business Hours for Waitsburg Fire 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

Historic Hartline School

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Historic Hartline School

92 Chelan St
Hartline, WA 99135
Get Directions (~ 213.14 miles) — opens in a new tab

(509) 639-2611

Business Hours for Historic Hartline School
Day Opening Hours
Thursday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Whatcom County Health Department - State Street

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Whatcom County Health Department - State Street

1500 North State Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Get Directions (~ 213.65 miles) — opens in a new tab

(360) 676-6724

Restricted access, call before you go.

Unity Care Northwest (NW) - Bellingham In-House Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Unity Care Northwest (NW) - Bellingham In-House Pharmacy

218 Unity Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Get Directions (~ 213.83 miles) — opens in a new tab

(360) 752-7406

Business Hours for Unity Care Northwest (NW) - Bellingham In-House Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Washtucna City Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Washtucna City Hall

165 South Main Street
Washtucna, WA 99371
Get Directions (~ 213.83 miles) — opens in a new tab

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Bellingham Public Library - Central Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Bellingham Public Library - Central Library

210 Central Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
Get Directions (~ 213.92 miles) — opens in a new tab

(360) 778-7323

Business Hours for Bellingham Public Library - Central Library
Day Opening Hours
Sunday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bellingham Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bellingham Police Department

505 Grand Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
Get Directions (~ 214.06 miles) — opens in a new tab

(360) 778-8800

Business Hours for Bellingham 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

Mount Baker Community Coalition

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mount Baker Community Coalition

2303 Moore Street
Bellingham, WA 98229
Get Directions (~ 214.35 miles) — opens in a new tab

(360) 738-1196

Hoagland Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Hoagland Pharmacy

2330 Yew Street
Bellingham, WA 98229
Get Directions (~ 214.42 miles) — opens in a new tab

(360) 734-5413

Business Hours for Hoagland 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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Odessa Drugs

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Odessa Drugs

19 W First Ave
Odessa, WA 99159
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(509) 982-2541

Business Hours for Odessa Drugs
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 2:00 pm

HAGGEN PHARMACY #3430

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3430

2814 Meridian St
Bellingham, WA 98225
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(360) 671-3305

Business Hours for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3430
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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

HAGGEN PHARMACY #3460

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3460

2900 Woburn St
Bellingham, WA 98226
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(360) 715-5321

Business Hours for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3460
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

Bellingham Public Library - Barkley Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Bellingham Public Library - Barkley Branch

3111 Newmarket Street, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98226
Get Directions (~ 215.14 miles) — opens in a new tab

(360) 778-7290

Business Hours for Bellingham Public Library - Barkley Branch
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 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
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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.