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.

Lacrosse City Hall Office

Mail-Back Supply Location
107 S Main St
Lacrosse, WA 99143
Get Directions (~ 234.58 miles)
(509) 549-3330
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Whitman County Library - Lacrosse Branch

Mail-back supply location
201 South Main Street
LaCrosse, WA 99143
Get Directions (~ 234.67 miles)
(509) 549-3770
Monday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mid-Valley Clinic

Mail-Back Supply Location
529 Jasmine St
Omak, WA 98841
Get Directions (~ 235.26 miles)
(509) 826-1600
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Omak Public Library

Mail-Back Supply Location
30 South Ash
Omak, WA 98841
Get Directions (~ 235.91 miles)
(509) 826-1820
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Okanogan Community Coalition

Mail-Back Supply Location
113 North Main Street
Omak, WA 98841
Get Directions (~ 236.11 miles)
(509) 322-8431
Rite Aid 05295

Drop-off location
609 Omache Dr
Omak, WA 98841
Get Directions (~ 236.91 miles)
(509) 826-2806
Sunday8:00 am - 8:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Omak Pharmacy Inc

Drop-off location
903 Engh Rd Ste A
Omak, WA 98841
Get Directions (~ 237.02 miles)
(509) 422-1500
Monday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Family Health Centers - Omak

Drop-off location
1003 Koala Ave
Omak, WA 98841
Get Directions (~ 237.44 miles)
(509) 422-5700
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
Harrington City Hall

Mail-back supply location
11 South 3rd Street
Harrington, WA 99134
Get Directions (~ 237.6 miles)
(509) 253-4345
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
Harrington Public School - Main Office Check-In

Mail-Back Supply Location
100 S. 1ST STREET
HARRINGTON, WA 99134
Get Directions (~ 237.74 miles)
(509) 253-4331
Creston Equine Center

Mail-Back Supply Location
34041 Redwine Canyon Rd
Creston, WA 99117
Get Directions (~ 238.36 miles)
(509)638-2662
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
Conconully City Hall

Mail-back supply location
219 N Main St
Conconully, WA 98819
Get Directions (~ 238.43 miles)
(509) 826-6005
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Conconully Town Hall

Mail-Back Supply Location
219 North Main Street
Conconully, WA 98817
Get Directions (~ 238.43 miles)
(509) 826-6005
Colville Tribal Government Center

Mail-back supply location
21 Colville Street
Nespelem, WA 99155
Get Directions (~ 238.46 miles)
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Nespelem School District 14

Mail-Back Supply Location
229 School Loop Road
Nespelem, WA 99155
Get Directions (~ 240.16 miles)
(509)634-4541
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Pomeroy Medical Clinic

Mail-Back Supply Location
446 Pataha St
Pomeroy, WA 99347
Get Directions (~ 241.17 miles)
(509) 843-1491
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
Friday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Garfield Co Hospital District

Mail-Back Supply Location
66 N Sixth Street
Pomeroy, WA 99347
Get Directions (~ 241.32 miles)
(509) 843-1591
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
Garfield County Fire District 1 (Pomeroy)

Mail-back supply location
949 Main Street
Pomeroy, WA 99347
Get Directions (~ 241.6 miles)
(509) 843-1533
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
Riverside Town Hall

Mail-back supply location
101 1st Street
Riverside, WA 98849
Get Directions (~ 241.64 miles)
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Town Hall

Mail-Back Supply Location
101 Main Street
Riverside, WA 98849
Get Directions (~ 241.68 miles)
(509) 826-4670
Sprague City Hall

Mail-Back Supply Location
119 W 2nd St
Sprague, WA 99032
Get Directions (~ 243.12 miles)
(509) 257-2662
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
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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

Covered drugs. A Covered drug is any drug that is not excluded from the definition of covered drug and is a drug from a covered entity that the covered entity no longer wants and that the covered entity has abandoned or discarded or intends to abandon or discard. “Covered drug” includes legend drugs and nonlegend drugs, brand name and generic drugs, drugs for veterinary use for household pets, and drugs in medical devices and combination products.

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.