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.

Toledo City Clerk

Mail-Back Supply Location
130 N 2nd St
Toledo, WA 98591
Get Directions (~ 56.49 miles)
(360) 864-4564
Cathlamet Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
74 Main St
Cathlamet, WA 98612-4201
Get Directions (~ 56.82 miles)
(360) 795 3691
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 - 6:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Cathlamet Pharmacy

Drop-off location
74 Main St
Cathlamet, WA 98612
Get Directions (~ 56.83 miles)
(360) 795-3691
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
Lewis County Fire District #3

Mail-Back Supply Location
238 Mossyrock Road East
Mossyrock, WA 98564
Get Directions (~ 59.89 miles)
(360) 983-3456
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Valley View Health Center of Winlock

Mail-back supply location
100 Cedar Crest Drive
Winlock, WA 98596
Get Directions (~ 60.98 miles)
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Rolling Hills Veterinary

Mail-Back Supply Location
225 WA-505
Winlock, WA 98596
Get Directions (~ 61 miles)
(360) 785-4596
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 - 6:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Winlock Police Department

Drop-off location
323 Northeast 1st Street
Winlock, WA 98596
Get Directions (~ 61.34 miles)
(360) 785-3811
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
Arbor Health Morton Hospital Pharmacy

Drop-off location
521 Adams Avenue
Morton, WA 98356
Get Directions (~ 62.87 miles)
(360) 496-3744
Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Colton Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
377 South 2nd Street
Morton, WA 98356
Get Directions (~ 62.9 miles)
(360) 496-5902
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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 - 4:00 pm
Valley View Health Center or Morton

Mail-back supply location
148 Division Avenue
Morton, WA 98356
Get Directions (~ 63.02 miles)
(360) 496-5101
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Morton Police Department

Drop-off location
260 Main St
Morton, WA 98356
Get Directions (~ 63.08 miles)
(360) 496-6636
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Valley View Health Center of Mary's Corner

Mail-back supply location
4254 Jackson Highway
Chehalis, WA 98532
Get Directions (~ 63.1 miles)
(360) 996-6603
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Valley View Health Center of Onalaska

Mail-back supply location
1810 Washington 508
Onalaska, WA 98570
Get Directions (~ 64.23 miles)
(360) 978-6600
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Family Chiropractic

Mail-Back Supply Location
101 East Washington Street
Napavine, WA 98565-5001
Get Directions (~ 66.3 miles)
(360) 262-9477
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3525

Drop-off location
1100 S Market Blvd
Chehalis, WA 98532
Get Directions (~ 72.24 miles)
(360) 740-6750
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Rite Aid 05285

Drop-off location
551 S Market Blvd
Chehalis, WA 98532
Get Directions (~ 72.51 miles)
(360) 748-8801
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Chehalis Pharmacy

Drop-off location
422 South Market Boulevard
Chehalis, WA 98532
Get Directions (~ 72.59 miles)
(360) 262-4211
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
Lewis County Sheriff

Drop-off location
345 West Main Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
Get Directions (~ 72.83 miles)
(360) 748-9286
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
Pe Ell Marshal's Office

Mail-back supply location
111 South Main Street
Pe Ell, WA 98572
Get Directions (~ 73.74 miles)
(360) 291-2018
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Valley View Health Center of PeEll

Mail-back supply location
402 North Main Street
Pe Ell, WA 98572
Get Directions (~ 73.94 miles)
(360) 291-3232
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Pe Ell School District 301

Mail-Back Supply Location
519 N 2nd St
Pe Ell, WA 98572
Get Directions (~ 74.08 miles)
(360) 291-3244
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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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.