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.

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0537

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0537

19651 State Route 2
Monroe, WA 98272
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(360) 794-9644

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0537
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Monroe Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Monroe Police Department

818 West Main Street
Monroe, WA 98272
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(360) 794-6300

Business Hours for Monroe 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

Othello Station Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Othello Station Pharmacy

4219 South Othello Street
Seattle, WA 98118
Get Directions (~ 89.38 miles) — opens in a new tab

(206) 769-5543

Business Hours for Othello Station Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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 - 4:00 pm

Community Health Care Parkland Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Community Health Care Parkland Pharmacy

11225 Pacific Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98444
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(253) 536-6257

Business Hours for Community Health Care Parkland 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

Clyde Hill Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Clyde Hill Police Department

9605 Northeast 24th Street
Clyde Hill, WA 98004
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(425) 454-7187

Business Hours for Clyde Hill Police Department
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

Tacoma Police Department - East Substation

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Tacoma Police Department - East Substation

400 East 56th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
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(253) 594-7947

Business Hours for Tacoma Police Department - East Substation
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1142

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1142

12519 Ne 85Th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
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(425) 822-9235

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1142
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

International Community Health Services (ICHS) Holly Park Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for International Community Health Services (ICHS) Holly Park Pharmacy

3815 South Othello Street
Seattle, WA 98118
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(206) 788-3500

Business Hours for International Community Health Services (ICHS) Holly Park Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday8:00 am - 9:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11674

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11674

7041 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98408
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(253) 474-0115

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11674
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 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 - 7:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 10373

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10373

117 Southwest 160th Street
Burien, WA 98166
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(206) 242-2030

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10373
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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

Tacoma Police Department - Northeast Substation

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Tacoma Police Department - Northeast Substation

4731 Norpoint Way NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
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(253) 594-7970

Business Hours for Tacoma Police Department - Northeast Substation
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Kaiser Rainier Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Kaiser Rainier Pharmacy

5316 Rainier Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98118
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(206) 326-3922

Business Hours for Kaiser Rainier Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Normandy Park Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Normandy Park Police Department

801 Southwest 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166
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(206) 248-7600

Business Hours for Normandy Park Police Department
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

Costco Pharmacy #8

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #8

8629 120Th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
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425-822-0414

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #8
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Almira Town Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Almira Town Hall

21 North 3rd Street
Almira, WA 99103
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(509) 639-2601

Business Hours for Almira Town Hall
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

Medina City Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Medina City Hall

501 Evergreen Point Road
Medina, WA 98039
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(425) 233-6411

Business Hours for Medina City Hall
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 4:00 pm

CHI Franciscan Highline Medical Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CHI Franciscan Highline Medical Center

16251 Sylvester Road Southwest
Burien, WA 98166
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(206) 431-5346

Business Hours for CHI Franciscan Highline Medical Center
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 11681

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11681

10625 NE 68th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
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(425) 827-3934

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11681
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Kaiser Burien Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Kaiser Burien Pharmacy

140 Southwest 146th Street
Burien, WA 98166
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(206) 630-3000

Business Hours for Kaiser Burien Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:15 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1664

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1664

138 Sw 148Th St
Burien, WA 98166
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(206) 243-2796

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1664
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
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.