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.

University of Washington Hall Health - Husky Health & Well-Being

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for University of Washington Hall Health - Husky Health & Well-Being

4060 East Stevens Way Northeast
Seattle, WA 98195
Get Directions (~ 94.03 miles)

(206) 543-2705

Business Hours for University of Washington Hall Health - Husky Health & Well-Being
Day Opening Hours
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

University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy

1959 Northeast Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Get Directions (~ 94.08 miles)

(206) 598-4406

Business Hours for University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy
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

Bartell Drugs 06928

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06928

14130 Juanita Dr NE, , Suite 107
Kirkland, WA 98034
Get Directions (~ 94.13 miles)

(425) 821-6275

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06928
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

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Care Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Care Center

825 Eastlake Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98109
Get Directions (~ 94.14 miles)

(206) 606-6500

Business Hours for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Care Center
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

QFC Pharmacy 819

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 819

18921 Bothell Way Northeast
Bothell, WA 98011
Get Directions (~ 94.16 miles)

(425) 485-7548

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 819
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

Seattle Children's Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Seattle Children's Outpatient Pharmacy

4800 Sand Point Way NE FB.1.440
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 94.18 miles)

(206) 987-2138

Business Hours for Seattle Children's Outpatient Pharmacy
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 - 12:00 pm

Rite Aid 05180

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05180

19107 Bothell Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011
Get Directions (~ 94.25 miles)

(425) 489-1993

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05180
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

Public Health - Seattle & King County Downtown Public Health Center Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Public Health - Seattle & King County Downtown Public Health Center Pharmacy

2124 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Get Directions (~ 94.29 miles)

(206) 477-8300

Business Hours for Public Health - Seattle & King County Downtown Public Health Center Pharmacy
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

University of Washington Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Police Department

3939 15th Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 94.31 miles)

(206) 543-0507

Business Hours for University of Washington Police Department
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 11076

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11076

503 Westlake Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
Get Directions (~ 94.43 miles)

(206) 505-2330

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11076
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

Rite Aid 05223

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05223

5217 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
Get Directions (~ 94.47 miles)

(206) 937-2191

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05223
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

University of Washington Medicine South Lake Union Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Medicine South Lake Union Pharmacy

750 Republican Street
Seattle, WA 98109
Get Directions (~ 94.54 miles)

(206) 520-8380

Business Hours for University of Washington Medicine South Lake Union Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Bartell Drugs 06916

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06916

4706 42nd Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
Get Directions (~ 94.55 miles)

(206) 932-8045

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06916
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

QFC Pharmacy 883

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 883

4550 42nd Avenue Southwest
Seattle, WA 98116
Get Directions (~ 94.58 miles)

(206) 923-6391

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 883
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 06957

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06957

1850 South Mildred Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
Get Directions (~ 94.6 miles)

(253) 460-1879

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06957
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

Rite Aid 05216

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05216

8500 35th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Get Directions (~ 94.63 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

University of Washington Roosevelt Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University of Washington Roosevelt Pharmacy

4245 Roosevelt Way Northeast
Seattle, WA 98105
Get Directions (~ 94.71 miles)

(206) 288-1364

Business Hours for University of Washington Roosevelt Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:15 pm

UP Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for UP Pharmacy

7311 40th Street West
University Place, WA 98466
Get Directions (~ 94.71 miles)

(253) 448-2460

Business Hours for UP Pharmacy
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

University Place Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for University Place Police Department

3612 Drexler Drive West
University Place, WA 98466
Get Directions (~ 94.81 miles)

(253) 798-4058

Business Hours for University Place Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 3:00 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.