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.

Unify Community Health at NECC Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Unify Community Health at NECC Pharmacy

4001 N. COOK STREET
Spokane, WA 99207
Get Directions (~ 156.19 miles)

(509) 483-3427

Business Hours for Unify Community Health at NECC Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Whitman County Library - Albion Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Whitman County Library - Albion Branch

310 North F Street
Albion, WA 99102
Get Directions (~ 156.26 miles)

(509) 338-9641

Business Hours for Whitman County Library - Albion Branch
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Friday Harbor Drug

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Friday Harbor Drug

210 Spring St
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Get Directions (~ 156.34 miles)

(360) 378-4421

Business Hours for Friday Harbor Drug
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

San Juan County Sheriff

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Juan County Sheriff

96 2nd St N
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Get Directions (~ 156.43 miles)

(360) 378-4151

Business Hours for San Juan County Sheriff
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

Rite Aid 05311

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05311

12420 N Division St
Spokane, WA 99218
Get Directions (~ 156.63 miles)

(509) 466-1946

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05311
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 - 5:00 pm

Valley Drug

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Valley Drug

208 East Main Street
Everson, WA 98247
Get Directions (~ 156.65 miles)

(360) 966-3481

Business Hours for Valley Drug
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 - 5:00 pm

Whatcom County Library System - Everson Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Whatcom County Library System - Everson Library

104 Kirsch Drive
Everson, WA 98247
Get Directions (~ 156.66 miles)

(360) 966-5100

Business Hours for Whatcom County Library System - Everson 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

Everson Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Everson Police Department

111 West Main Street
Everson, WA 98247
Get Directions (~ 156.73 miles)

(360) 966-3411

Business Hours for Everson 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

Lummi Tribal Health Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Lummi Tribal Health Center Pharmacy

2608 Kwina Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
Get Directions (~ 156.9 miles)

(360) 384-0464

Please contact location for hours of operation.

CHAS Deerpark Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CHAS Deerpark Pharmacy

401 South Main Street
Deer Park, WA 99006
Get Directions (~ 157.86 miles)

(509) 462-6572

Business Hours for CHAS Deerpark Pharmacy
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

Deer Park Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Deer Park Library

208 S Forest Ave
Deer Park, WA 99006
Get Directions (~ 158.56 miles)

(509) 893-8300

Business Hours for Deer Park Library
Day Opening Hours
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

Valley Drug Co

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Valley Drug Co

102 E Main Ave
Chewelah, WA 99109
Get Directions (~ 158.76 miles)

(509) 935-8611

Business Hours for Valley Drug Co
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Akers United Drug

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Akers United Drug

406 N Park St
Chewelah, WA 99109
Get Directions (~ 158.89 miles)

(509) 935-8441

Business Hours for Akers United Drug
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Providence Saint Joseph's Hospital

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Providence Saint Joseph's Hospital

500 East Webster Avenue
Chewelah, WA 99109
Get Directions (~ 159.01 miles)

(509) 935-8211

Business Hours for Providence Saint Joseph's Hospital
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

Ferndale Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Ferndale Pharmacy

2057 Alder Street
Ferndale, WA 98248
Get Directions (~ 159.08 miles)

(360) 325-4310

Business Hours for Ferndale Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rite Aid 06452

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06452

5655 3rd Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
Get Directions (~ 159.11 miles)

(360) 384-1551

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06452
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

Whatcom County Library System - Ferndale Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Whatcom County Library System - Ferndale Library

2125 Main Street
Ferndale, WA 98248
Get Directions (~ 159.3 miles)

(360) 384-3647

Business Hours for Whatcom County Library System - Ferndale Library
Day Opening Hours
Sunday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Whatcom County Library System - Sumas Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Whatcom County Library System - Sumas Library

461 Second Street
Sumas, WA 98295
Get Directions (~ 159.33 miles)

(360) 988-2501

Business Hours for Whatcom County Library System - Sumas Library
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Custom Rx Shoppe Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Custom Rx Shoppe Pharmacy

5917 Portal Way
Ferndale, WA 98248
Get Directions (~ 159.51 miles)

(360) 685-4282

Business Hours for Custom Rx Shoppe 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
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sumas Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sumas Police Department

433 Cherry Street
Sumas, WA 98295
Get Directions (~ 159.55 miles)

(360) 988-5711

Business Hours for Sumas 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
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 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.