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.

EvergreenHealth Professional Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for EvergreenHealth Professional Center Pharmacy

12303 Northeast 130th Lane
Kirkland, WA 98034
Get Directions (~ 91.07 miles)

(425) 899-2790

Business Hours for EvergreenHealth Professional Center 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
Saturday9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Genoa Healthcare 20108

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Genoa Healthcare 20108

3639 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Ste P1
Seattle, WA 98144
Get Directions (~ 91.12 miles)

(206) 695-1976

Business Hours for Genoa Healthcare 20108
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 4:00 pm

QFC Pharmacy 894

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 894

425 Urban Plaza
Kirkland, WA 98033
Get Directions (~ 91.14 miles)

(425) 827-2205

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 894
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 10:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Community Health Care Hilltop Regional Health Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Community Health Care Hilltop Regional Health Center

1202 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
Get Directions (~ 91.22 miles)

(253) 441-4779

Business Hours for Community Health Care Hilltop Regional Health Center
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

Kaiser Tacoma Medical Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Tacoma Medical Center Pharmacy

209 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
Get Directions (~ 91.41 miles)

(253) 596-3350

Business Hours for Kaiser Tacoma Medical Center Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 11:00 pm

QFC Pharmacy 828

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 828

11224 Northeast 124th Street
Kirkland, WA 98034
Get Directions (~ 91.45 miles)

(425) 821-8502

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 828
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

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Tacoma Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Tacoma Pharmacy

1112 South Cushman Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
Get Directions (~ 91.49 miles)

(253) 246-6830

Business Hours for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Tacoma 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

Bartell Drugs 06963

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06963

2345 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
Get Directions (~ 91.57 miles)

(206) 325-5725

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06963
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

Bellegrove Pharmacy Services

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Bellegrove Pharmacy Services

18800 142nd Avenue Northeast
Woodinville, WA 98072
Get Directions (~ 91.81 miles)

(425) 455-2123

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Woodinville Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Woodinville Police Department

17301 133rd Avenue Northeast
Woodinville, WA 98072
Get Directions (~ 91.86 miles)

(425) 877-2279

Business Hours for Woodinville 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

Tacoma Police Department Headquarters

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Tacoma Police Department Headquarters

3701 South Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
Get Directions (~ 91.9 miles)

(253) 591-5990

Business Hours for Tacoma Police Department Headquarters
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

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - White Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - White Center Pharmacy

9650 15th Avenue Southwest
Seattle, WA 98106
Get Directions (~ 91.98 miles)

(206) 957-4210

Business Hours for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - White Center Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:15 am - 5:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy 0001

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy 0001

4401 4th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98134
Get Directions (~ 92.28 miles)

(206) 682-6244

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy 0001
Day Opening Hours
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

Carolyn Downs Community Health Clinic

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Carolyn Downs Community Health Clinic

2101 East Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98122
Get Directions (~ 92.31 miles)

(206) 299-1923

Business Hours for Carolyn Downs Community Health Clinic
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:30 pm

CHI Franciscan - St. Clare Hospital Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CHI Franciscan - St. Clare Hospital Pharmacy

11315 Bridgeport Way Southwest
Lakewood, WA 98499
Get Directions (~ 92.6 miles)

(253) 985-6860

Business Hours for CHI Franciscan - St. Clare Hospital Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Rite Aid 05220

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05220

2600 SW Barton St Ste H1
Seattle, WA 98126
Get Directions (~ 92.7 miles)

(206) 938-4253

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05220
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 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 - 7:00 pm

Seattle Indian Health Board

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Seattle Indian Health Board

611 12th Avenue South, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98144
Get Directions (~ 92.75 miles)

(206) 324-9360

Business Hours for Seattle Indian Health Board
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill Campus

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill Campus

500 17th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
Get Directions (~ 92.75 miles)

(206) 320-2000

Business Hours for Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill Campus
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Bartell Drugs 06954

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06954

3601 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
Get Directions (~ 92.78 miles)

(253) 761-1248

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06954
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

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.