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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Mail-Back Supply Location ⓘ

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.

Bucoda-Tenino Healthy Action

Mail-Back Supply Location
15225 Knowles Road, SE
Tenino, WA 98589
Get Directions (~ 110.7 miles)
360-791-0821
Peninsula Community Health Services - Poulsbo Medical Clinic

Drop-off location
19917 7th Avenue Northeast
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Get Directions (~ 110.73 miles)
(360) 779-6449
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
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1503

Drop-off location
520 Cleveland Ave Se
Tumwater, WA 98501
Get Directions (~ 110.74 miles)
(360) 943-7600
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
Touchet Branch

Mail-Back Supply Location
161 Hanson Rd
Touchet, WA 99360
Get Directions (~ 110.76 miles)
(509) 527-3284
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Arlington Police Department

Drop-off location
110 East 3rd Street
Arlington, WA 98223
Get Directions (~ 110.76 miles)
(817) 459-5700
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
Arlington Pharmacy

Mail-back supply location
540 North West Avenue
Arlington, WA 98223
Get Directions (~ 110.99 miles)
(360) 435-5771
Sunday10:00 am - 3:00 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 - 6:00 pm
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1571

Drop-off location
23961 Ne State Route 3
Belfair, WA 98528
Get Directions (~ 111.32 miles)
(360) 275-0953
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 - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Port Gamble S'Klallam Health

Mail-Back Supply Location
32020 Little Boston Road SE
Kingston, WA 98346
Get Directions (~ 111.52 miles)
(360) 297-2840
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
Peninsula Community Health Services - Belfair

Drop-off location
31 NE Route 300 Ste 102
Belfair, WA 98528
Get Directions (~ 111.54 miles)
(360) 277-2555
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
QFC Pharmacy 101

Drop-off location
201 NE State Route 300
Belfair, WA 98528
Get Directions (~ 111.57 miles)
(360) 275-2050
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
Costco Pharmacy #64

Mail-Back Supply Location
5500 Littlerock Road Sw
Tumwater, WA 98512
Get Directions (~ 111.65 miles)
360-357-7290
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
SAV-ON PHARMACY #1407

Drop-off location
705 Trosper Road S.W.
Tumwater, WA 98512
Get Directions (~ 111.67 miles)
(360) 705-3679
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
Valley View Health Center of Mary's Corner

Mail-back supply location
4254 Jackson Highway
Chehalis, WA 98532
Get Directions (~ 112.19 miles)
(360) 996-6603
Please contact location for hours of operation.
South Whidbey Community Center

Mail-back supply location
723 Camano Ave
Langley, WA 98260
Get Directions (~ 112.39 miles)
(360) 221-0663
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Harrington City Hall

Mail-back supply location
11 South 3rd Street
Harrington, WA 99134
Get Directions (~ 112.65 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
Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Olympia Pharmacy

Drop-off location
3030 Limited Ln NW
Olympia, WA 98502
Get Directions (~ 112.71 miles)
(360) 704-7575
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
HAGGEN PHARMACY #3444

Drop-off location
1313 Cooper Point Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98502
Get Directions (~ 112.77 miles)
(360) 754-1504
Sunday10:00 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
Harrington Public School - Main Office Check-In

Mail-Back Supply Location
100 S. 1ST STREET
HARRINGTON, WA 99134
Get Directions (~ 112.8 miles)
(509) 253-4331
Langley Police Department

Drop-off location
112 2nd St
Langley, WA 98260
Get Directions (~ 112.82 miles)
(360) 221-4433
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Rite Aid 05278

Drop-off location
305 Cooper Point Rd NW Ste 103
Olympia, WA 98502
Get Directions (~ 112.82 miles)
(360) 754-8014
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1464

Drop-off location
3215 Harrison Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
Get Directions (~ 112.83 miles)
(360) 956-3827
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
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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.