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.

Whatcom County Library System - South Whatcom Library

Mail-back supply location
10 Barn View Court
Bellingham, WA 98229
Get Directions (~ 144.45 miles)
(360) 305-3632
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Airway Heights Police Department

Mail-back supply location
1307 S Ziegler St
Airway Heights, WA 99001
Get Directions (~ 145.33 miles)
(509) 244-3707
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
Cathlamet Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
74 Main St
Cathlamet, WA 98612-4201
Get Directions (~ 145.43 miles)
(360) 795 3691
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
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Cathlamet Pharmacy

Drop-off location
74 Main St
Cathlamet, WA 98612
Get Directions (~ 145.43 miles)
(360) 795-3691
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
Airway Heights Library

Mail-back supply location
1213 S Lundstrom St
Airway Heights, WA 99001
Get Directions (~ 145.47 miles)
(509) 893-8250
Sunday12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Monday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Town of Malden

Mail-Back Supply Location
204 W Moreland
Malden, WA 99149
Get Directions (~ 145.5 miles)
(509) 569-3771
Whitman County Library - Malden Branch

Mail-back supply location
205 Sw Moreland
Malden, WA 99149
Get Directions (~ 145.54 miles)
(509) 569-3350
Wednesday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Yokes Pharmacy Airway Heights

Mail-Back Supply Location
12825 West Sunset Highway
Airway Heights, WA 99001
Get Directions (~ 145.56 miles)
(509) 244-5822
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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 - 4:00 pm
Spokane County Fire District 10

Mail-back supply location
929 S Garfield Rd
Airway Heights, WA 99001
Get Directions (~ 146.25 miles)
(509) 244-2425
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
Rite Aid 05238

Drop-off location
220 36th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
Get Directions (~ 149.41 miles)
(360) 734-8254
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
HAGGEN PHARMACY #3439

Drop-off location
1401 12Th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
Get Directions (~ 149.55 miles)
(360) 733-9277
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 - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Western Washington University Police

Mail-back supply location
2001 Bill McDonald Parkway
Bellingham, WA 98225
Get Directions (~ 149.62 miles)
(360) 650-3555
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
Bellingham Public Library - Fairhaven Branch

Mail-back supply location
1117 12th Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Get Directions (~ 149.69 miles)
(360) 778-7188
Monday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Mary Walker School District

Mail-Back Supply Location
500 N 4th St
Springdale , WA 99173
Get Directions (~ 150.05 miles)
(509) 258-4534
Hoagland Pharmacy

Drop-off location
2330 Yew Street
Bellingham, WA 98229
Get Directions (~ 150.26 miles)
(360) 734-5413
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 - 5:00 pm
Town of Rosalia

Mail-Back Supply Location
110 W Fifth St
Rosalia, WA 99170
Get Directions (~ 150.31 miles)
(509) 523-5991
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Whitman County Library - Rosalia Branch

Mail-back supply location
402 S. Whitman Ave.
Rosalia, WA 99170
Get Directions (~ 150.33 miles)
(509) 523-3109
Tuesday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Whitman County Library - Colfax Branch

Mail-back supply location
102 South Main Street
Colfax, WA 99111
Get Directions (~ 150.37 miles)
(509) 397-4366
Please contact location for hours of operation.
TICK KLOCK DRUGS

Mail-Back Supply Location
109 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Colfax, WA 99111
Get Directions (~ 150.4 miles)
(509) 397-2111
SundayClosed
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
Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Whitman County Sheriff

Drop-off location
411 North Mill Street
Colfax, WA 99111
Get Directions (~ 150.43 miles)
(509) 397-2099
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
Whatcom County Health Department - State Street

Mail-back supply location
1500 North State Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Get Directions (~ 150.5 miles)
(360) 676-6724
Restricted access, call before you go.
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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.