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.

Community Health Center of Snohomish County - Everett-North Clinic Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Community Health Center of Snohomish County - Everett-North Clinic Pharmacy

1424 Broadway
Everett, WA 98201
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(425) 789-2000

Business Hours for Community Health Center of Snohomish County - Everett-North Clinic Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Winthrop Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Winthrop Police Department

206 Riverside Ave
Winthrop, WA 98862
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(509) 996-2160

Business Hours for Winthrop Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 4:00 pm

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Inpatient Pharmacy Residency

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Inpatient Pharmacy Residency

1321 Colby Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
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(425) 261-2000

Business Hours for Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Inpatient Pharmacy Residency
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Friday12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:00 pm - 11:59 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3317

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3317

3355 Bethel Rd. Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
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(360) 329-5465

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #3317
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11666

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11666

6602 64th St NE
Marysville, WA 98270
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(360) 658-6218

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11666
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 - 9:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #740

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #740

1470 Marvin Road Ne
Lacey, WA 98516
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360-412-3488

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #740
Day Opening Hours
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 #419

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAV-ON PHARMACY #419

370 Sw Sedgwick Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98367
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(360) 876-2698

Business Hours for SAV-ON PHARMACY #419
Day Opening Hours
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1173

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1173

1243 Marvin Rd Ne
Lacey, WA 98516
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(360) 252-2235

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1173
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Okanogan Public Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Okanogan Public Library

228 Pine St
Okanogan, WA 98840
Get Directions (~ 104.66 miles) — opens in a new tab

(509) 422-2609

Business Hours for Okanogan Public Library
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Okanogan Public Library

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Okanogan Public Library

228 Pine Street
Okanogan, WA 98840
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(509) 422-2609

Business Hours for Okanogan Public Library
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Substance Abuse Prevention Services

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Substance Abuse Prevention Services

507 Austin Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
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(360) 337-5777

Kitsap County Sheriff's Office Port Orchard Main Office

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kitsap County Sheriff's Office Port Orchard Main Office

614 Division Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
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(360) 337-7101

Business Hours for Kitsap County Sheriff's Office Port Orchard Main Office
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Kitsap Public Health District

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Kitsap Public Health District

345 6th St UNIT 300
Bremerton, WA 98337
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(360) 728-2235

Business Hours for Kitsap Public Health District
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Peninsula Community Health Services - Key Peninsula Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Peninsula Community Health Services - Key Peninsula Pharmacy

11901 137th Ave. Ct. NW – Suite A
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
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(253) 649-0696

Business Hours for Peninsula Community Health Services - Key Peninsula Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:15 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:15 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:15 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:15 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:15 am - 6:00 pm

Peninsula Community Health Services - Port Orchard Medical Clinic

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Peninsula Community Health Services - Port Orchard Medical Clinic

320 South Kitsap Boulevard
Port Orchard, WA 98366
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(360) 874-5583

Business Hours for Peninsula Community Health Services - Port Orchard Medical Clinic
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Peninsula Community Health Services - Sixth Street Bremerton Medical Clinic

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Peninsula Community Health Services - Sixth Street Bremerton Medical Clinic

616 6th Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
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(360) 474-3731

Business Hours for Peninsula Community Health Services - Sixth Street Bremerton Medical Clinic
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday7:30 am - 7:30 pm

Kaiser Port Orchard Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Kaiser Port Orchard Pharmacy

1400 Pottery Ave.
Port Orchard, WA 98366
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(360) 895-5514

Business Hours for Kaiser Port Orchard 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

SAV-ON PHARMACY #471

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAV-ON PHARMACY #471

301 Marysville Mall #60
Marysville, WA 98270
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(360) 659-8952

Business Hours for SAV-ON PHARMACY #471
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

Marysville Police Department

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Marysville Police Department

501 Delta Avenue
Marysville, WA 98270
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(360) 363-8300

Business Hours for Marysville Police Department
Day Opening Hours
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

Peninsula Community Health Services - Clare

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Peninsula Community Health Services - Clare

2720 Clare Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98310
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(360) 377-3776

Business Hours for Peninsula Community Health Services - Clare
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:15 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:15 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:15 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:15 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:15 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
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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.