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.

Peninsula Community Health Services - Belfair

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Peninsula Community Health Services - Belfair

31 NE Route 300 Ste 102
Belfair, WA 98528
Get Directions (~ 111.54 miles)

(360) 277-2555

Business Hours for Peninsula Community Health Services - Belfair
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

QFC Pharmacy 101

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 101

201 NE State Route 300
Belfair, WA 98528
Get Directions (~ 111.57 miles)

(360) 275-2050

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 101
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

Costco Pharmacy #64

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #64

5500 Littlerock Road Sw
Tumwater, WA 98512
Get Directions (~ 111.65 miles)

360-357-7290

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #64
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 #1407

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAV-ON PHARMACY #1407

705 Trosper Road S.W.
Tumwater, WA 98512
Get Directions (~ 111.67 miles)

(360) 705-3679

Business Hours for SAV-ON PHARMACY #1407
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

Valley View Health Center of Mary's Corner

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Valley View Health Center of Mary's Corner

4254 Jackson Highway
Chehalis, WA 98532
Get Directions (~ 112.19 miles)

(360) 996-6603

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Harrington City Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Harrington City Hall

11 South 3rd Street
Harrington, WA 99134
Get Directions (~ 112.65 miles)

(509) 253-4345

Business Hours for Harrington City Hall
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 - Olympia Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Olympia Pharmacy

3030 Limited Ln NW
Olympia, WA 98502
Get Directions (~ 112.71 miles)

(360) 704-7575

Business Hours for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Olympia 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

HAGGEN PHARMACY #3444

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3444

1313 Cooper Point Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98502
Get Directions (~ 112.77 miles)

(360) 754-1504

Business Hours for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3444
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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

Harrington Public School - Main Office Check-In

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Harrington Public School - Main Office Check-In

100 S. 1ST STREET
HARRINGTON, WA 99134
Get Directions (~ 112.8 miles)

(509) 253-4331

Business Hours for Harrington Public School - Main Office Check-In
Day Opening Hours

Rite Aid 05278

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05278

305 Cooper Point Rd NW Ste 103
Olympia, WA 98502
Get Directions (~ 112.82 miles)

(360) 754-8014

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05278
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1464

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1464

3215 Harrison Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
Get Directions (~ 112.83 miles)

(360) 956-3827

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1464
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

San Poil Valley Comm.Hlth CTR

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for San Poil Valley Comm.Hlth CTR

11665 South Hwy. 21
Keller, WA 99140
Get Directions (~ 114.66 miles)

(509) 634-7300

Business Hours for San Poil Valley Comm.Hlth CTR
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

Riverside Town Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Riverside Town Hall

101 1st Street
Riverside, WA 98849
Get Directions (~ 114.72 miles)

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Centralia Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Centralia Police Department

118 W Maple St
Centralia, WA 98531
Get Directions (~ 115.3 miles)

(360) 330-7680

Business Hours for Centralia 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

Sauk Recycling & Transfer Station

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Sauk Recycling & Transfer Station

50796 Washington 20
Concrete, WA 98237
Get Directions (~ 115.32 miles)

(360) 853-8810

Business Hours for Sauk Recycling & Transfer Station
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
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 - 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.