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.

Rite Aid 05316

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05316

1901 N Steptoe St
Kennewick, WA 99336
Get Directions (~ 81.52 miles)

(509) 783-3413

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05316
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 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 - 7:00 pm

Rite Aid 06455

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06455

17615 140th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
Get Directions (~ 81.53 miles)

(425) 204-1585

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06455
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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

Bartell Drugs 06968

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06968

17254 140th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
Get Directions (~ 81.53 miles)

(425) 226-7000

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06968
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

Kirk's Pharmacy Eatonville

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kirk's Pharmacy Eatonville

104 Mashell Avenue North
Eatonville, WA 98328
Get Directions (~ 81.6 miles)

(360) 832-4520

Business Hours for Kirk's Pharmacy Eatonville
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Auburn Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Auburn Police Department

340 East Main Street
Auburn, WA 98002
Get Directions (~ 81.66 miles)

(253) 931-3080

Business Hours for Auburn Police Department
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

Bartell Drugs 06929

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06929

526 228th Ave NE
Sammamish, WA 98074
Get Directions (~ 81.69 miles)

(425) 868-1112

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06929
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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

HealthPoint Auburn North

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for HealthPoint Auburn North

923 Auburn Way North
Auburn, WA 98002
Get Directions (~ 81.75 miles)

(253) 351-3900

Business Hours for HealthPoint Auburn North
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm

HealthPoint Auburn

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for HealthPoint Auburn

126 Auburn Avenue
Auburn, WA 98002
Get Directions (~ 81.81 miles)

(877) 233-0246

Business Hours for HealthPoint Auburn
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Kaiser Kent Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Kent Pharmacy

26004 104th Avenue Southeast
Kent, WA 98030
Get Directions (~ 81.83 miles)

(425) 251-4060

Business Hours for Kaiser Kent Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Tuesday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Wednesday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Thursday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Friday7:45 am - 6:15 pm

Pacific Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Pacific Police Department

133 3rd Avenue Southeast
Pacific, WA 98047
Get Directions (~ 82.03 miles)

(253) 929-1130

Business Hours for Pacific 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

K-C Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for K-C Pharmacy

104 W Main St
Goldendale, WA 98620
Get Directions (~ 82.21 miles)

(509) 773-4344

Business Hours for K-C Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Klickitat Valley Health Hospital

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Klickitat Valley Health Hospital

310 South Roosevelt Avenue
Goldendale, WA 98620
Get Directions (~ 82.25 miles)

(509) 773-4022

Business Hours for Klickitat Valley Health Hospital
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
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Kaiser Puyallup Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Puyallup Pharmacy

1007 39th Ave SE
Puyallup, WA 98374
Get Directions (~ 82.26 miles)

(253) 435-3160

Business Hours for Kaiser Puyallup 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
Saturday8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Algona Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Algona Police Department

402 Warde Street
Algona, WA 98001
Get Directions (~ 82.32 miles)

(253) 833-2743

Business Hours for Algona 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

Rite Aid 05262

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05262

1323 E Main
Puyallup, WA 98372
Get Directions (~ 82.39 miles)

(253) 848-3564

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05262
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

Pierce County Sheriff's Department South Hill Precinct

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pierce County Sheriff's Department South Hill Precinct

271 John Bananola Way E.
South Hill, WA 98374
Get Directions (~ 82.43 miles)

(253) 798-3278

Business Hours for Pierce County Sheriff's Department South Hill Precinct
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Historic Hartline School

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Historic Hartline School

92 Chelan St
Hartline, WA 99135
Get Directions (~ 82.52 miles)

(509) 639-2611

Business Hours for Historic Hartline School
Day Opening Hours
Thursday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rite Aid 06232

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06232

12811 Meridian E
Puyallup, WA 98373
Get Directions (~ 82.68 miles)

(253) 770-4700

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06232
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

Bartell Drugs 06945

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06945

4700 NE 4th St
Renton, WA 98059
Get Directions (~ 82.73 miles)

(425) 793-1015

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06945
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

Benton Franklin Health District

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Benton Franklin Health District

7102 West Okanogan Place
Kennewick, WA 99336
Get Directions (~ 82.76 miles)

(509) 460-4200

Business Hours for Benton Franklin Health District
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

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.