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.

Pateros City Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Pateros City Hall

113 Lakeshore Drive
Pateros, WA 98846
Get Directions (~ 206.13 miles)

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Bridgeport Public Library

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Bridgeport Public Library

1206 Columbia Ave.
Bridgeport, WA 98813
Get Directions (~ 210.21 miles)

(509) 686-7281

Business Hours for Bridgeport Public Library
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Family Health Centers

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Family Health Centers

1015 Columbia Ave
Bridgeport, WA 98813
Get Directions (~ 210.25 miles)

(800) 660-2129

Business Hours for Family Health Centers
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Wednesday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Ray's Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Ray's Pharmacy

68 North Beach Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
Get Directions (~ 210.68 miles)

(360) 376-2230

Business Hours for Ray's Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

San Juan County Sheriff - Orcas Substation

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Juan County Sheriff - Orcas Substation

1323 Mount Baker Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
Get Directions (~ 211.21 miles)

(360) 378-4151

Business Hours for San Juan County Sheriff - Orcas Substation
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

Orcas Veterinary Service

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Orcas Veterinary Service

9 Hope Ln
Eastsound, WA 98245
Get Directions (~ 211.26 miles)

(360) 376-6373

Business Hours for Orcas Veterinary Service
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Whatcom County Library System - South Whatcom Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Whatcom County Library System - South Whatcom Library

10 Barn View Court
Bellingham, WA 98229
Get Directions (~ 211.31 miles)

(360) 305-3632

Business Hours for Whatcom County Library System - South Whatcom Library
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

HAGGEN PHARMACY #3439

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3439

1401 12Th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
Get Directions (~ 211.47 miles)

(360) 733-9277

Business Hours for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3439
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 - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bellingham Public Library - Fairhaven Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Bellingham Public Library - Fairhaven Branch

1117 12th Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Get Directions (~ 211.64 miles)

(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)

(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

Family Health Centers

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Family Health Centers

520 W Indian Ave
Brewster, WA 98812
Get Directions (~ 211.78 miles)

(800) 660-2129

Business Hours for Family Health Centers
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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 - 3:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Washburn General Store

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Washburn General Store

1450 Bayview Ave
Neah Bay, WA 98357
Get Directions (~ 211.8 miles)

(360) 645-2211

Business Hours for Washburn General Store
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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

Brewsters Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Brewsters Pharmacy

811 U.S. 97
Brewster, WA 98812
Get Directions (~ 211.81 miles)

(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

Family Health Centers - Brewster

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Family Health Centers - Brewster

525 West Jay Ave
Brewster, WA 98812
Get Directions (~ 211.86 miles)

(509) 422-7637

Business Hours for Family Health Centers - Brewster
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 - 3:00 pm

Brewster Public Library

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Brewster Public Library

108 S 3rd Street
Brewster, WA 98812
Get Directions (~ 211.92 miles)

(509) 689-4046

Business Hours for Brewster Public Library
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday2:00 pm - 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.