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 #400

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #400

3707 N. Main
Vancouver, WA 98663
Get Directions (~ 137.15 miles)

(360) 993-8604

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #400
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

Genoa Healthcare 20012

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Genoa Healthcare 20012

2502 East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
Get Directions (~ 137.17 miles)

(360) 450-4881

Business Hours for Genoa Healthcare 20012
Day Opening Hours
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

Didgwalic Wellness Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Didgwalic Wellness Center

8212 South March Point Road
Anacortes, WA 98221
Get Directions (~ 138.04 miles)

(360) 588-2800

Business Hours for Didgwalic Wellness Center
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday5:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday5:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday5:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday5:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday5:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday5:30 am - 11:00 am

Vancouver Community Library

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Vancouver Community Library

901 C Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Get Directions (~ 138.49 miles)

(360) 906-5000

Business Hours for Vancouver Community Library
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

St John Endicott High School

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for St John Endicott High School

301 W. Nob Hill Rd
St. John, WA 99171
Get Directions (~ 139.6 miles)

(509) 648-3336

Business Hours for St John Endicott High School
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Saint John Town Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Saint John Town Hall

1 Front Street
Saint John, WA 99171
Get Directions (~ 139.81 miles)

Please contact location for hours of operation.

QFC Pharmacy 841

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 841

990 E Washington St Bldg B
Sequim, WA 98382
Get Directions (~ 140.07 miles)

(360) 683-1156

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 841
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

Medical Lake Owl Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Medical Lake Owl Pharmacy

123 East Lake Street
Medical Lake, WA 99022
Get Directions (~ 140.12 miles)

(509) 299-5113

Business Hours for Medical Lake Owl Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Medical Lake Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Medical Lake Library

321 East Herb Street
Medical Lake, WA 99022
Get Directions (~ 140.21 miles)

(509) 893-8330

Business Hours for Medical Lake Library
Day Opening Hours
Monday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Sequim Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sequim Police Department

152 West Cedar Street
Sequim, WA 98382
Get Directions (~ 140.8 miles)

(360) 683-7227

Business Hours for Sequim Police Department
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
Friday7:30 am - 4:00 pm

North Olympic Library System - Sequim Branch Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for North Olympic Library System - Sequim Branch Library

630 North Sequim Avenue
Sequim, WA 98382
Get Directions (~ 140.87 miles)

(360) 683-1161

Business Hours for North Olympic Library System - Sequim Branch Library
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rite Aid 05265

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05265

520 W Washington St
Sequim, WA 98382
Get Directions (~ 141.17 miles)

(360) 681-0129

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05265
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

Inchelium Health Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Inchelium Health Center

39 Shortcut Road
Inchelium, WA 99138
Get Directions (~ 141.34 miles)

(509) 722-7006

Business Hours for Inchelium Health Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1448

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1448

680 W Washington St Bldg F
Sequim, WA 98382
Get Directions (~ 141.34 miles)

(360) 681-2120

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1448
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

Jamestown Family Health Clinic

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Jamestown Family Health Clinic

808 North 5th Avenue
Sequim, WA 98382
Get Directions (~ 141.43 miles)

(360) 683-5900

Business Hours for Jamestown Family Health Clinic
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

Costco Pharmacy #639

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #639

955 West Washington St.
Sequim, WA 98382
Get Directions (~ 141.51 miles)

360-406-2032

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #639
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Skidmore Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Skidmore Pharmacy

1213 24th St, Suite 400
Anacortes, WA 98221
Get Directions (~ 141.64 miles)

(360) 293-2124

Business Hours for Skidmore Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Republic Drug Store, Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Republic Drug Store, Inc.

6 North Clark Street
Republic, WA 99166
Get Directions (~ 141.67 miles)

(509) 775-3351

Business Hours for Republic Drug Store, Inc.
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Anacortes Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Anacortes Police Department

1218 24th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
Get Directions (~ 141.69 miles)

(360) 293-4684

Business Hours for Anacortes 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

Northeast Tri-County Health District

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Northeast Tri-County Health District

147 N Clark
Republic, WA 99166
Get Directions (~ 141.71 miles)

509-563-8044

Business Hours for Northeast Tri-County Health District
Day Opening Hours
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
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

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.