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.

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0402

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0402

1450 Sw Erie Street
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
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(360) 240-1063

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0402
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

North Basin Clinic - Reardan

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for North Basin Clinic - Reardan

550 Broadway Avenue
Reardan, WA 99029
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Please contact location for hours of operation.

Town of Reardan Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Town of Reardan Police Department

165 North Lake Street
Reardan, WA 99029
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(509) 796-2626

Business Hours for Town of Reardan 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

Sea Mar Vancouver Medical Clinic - Salmon Creek

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Vancouver Medical Clinic - Salmon Creek

14508 Northeast 20th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686
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(360) 558-5720

Business Hours for Sea Mar Vancouver Medical Clinic - Salmon Creek
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

Valley View Health Center of PeEll

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Valley View Health Center of PeEll

402 North Main Street
Pe Ell, WA 98572
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(360) 291-3232

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Apothecary at Salmon Creek

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Apothecary at Salmon Creek

2121 Ne 139Th St, Ste 310
Vancouver, WA 98686
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(360) 487-3700

Business Hours for Apothecary at Salmon Creek
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Kaiser Salmon Creek OP Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Kaiser Salmon Creek OP Pharmacy

14406 Northeast 20th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686
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(866) 280-2736

Business Hours for Kaiser Salmon Creek OP Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm

ALBERTSONS #580

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for ALBERTSONS #580

14300 Ne 20Th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686
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(360) 576-4066

Business Hours for ALBERTSONS #580
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #772

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #772

6720 Ne 84Th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665
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360-828-2289

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #772
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

QFC Pharmacy 212

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 212

3505 SE 192nd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98683
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(360) 253-3043

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 212
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 - Vancouver Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Vancouver Pharmacy

19005 SE 34th St
Vancouver, WA 98683
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(360) 726-6750

Business Hours for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Vancouver 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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1842

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1842

13023 Ne Hwy 99
Vancouver, WA 98686
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(360) 566-7986

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1842
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

Vancouver Police Department East Precinct

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vancouver Police Department East Precinct

520 SE 155th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98684
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(360) 487-7500

Business Hours for Vancouver Police Department East Precinct
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

Hunters Public Library

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Hunters Public Library

5014 Hunters Old School Road**
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
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509-722-3877

Business Hours for Hunters Public Library
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
ThursdayClosed
Friday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Skagit County Solid Waste Division - Skagit County Recycling and Transfer Station

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Skagit County Solid Waste Division - Skagit County Recycling and Transfer Station

14104 Ovenell Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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(360) 416-1570

Business Hours for Skagit County Solid Waste Division - Skagit County Recycling and 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

East County HealthMart Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for East County HealthMart Pharmacy

610 East Main Street Suite 200
Elma, WA 98541
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(360) 861-8670

Business Hours for East County HealthMart Pharmacy
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1653

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1653

2615 Ne 112Th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98684
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(360) 449-5205

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1653
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1611

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1611

6711 Ne 63Rd. Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
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(360) 992-5686

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1611
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

Elma HealthMart Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Elma HealthMart Pharmacy

221 W Main St
Elma, WA 98541
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(360) 482-2442

Business Hours for Elma HealthMart Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 1:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Kaiser Cascade Park OP Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Kaiser Cascade Park OP Pharmacy

12607 SE Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98684
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(800) 813-2000

Business Hours for Kaiser Cascade Park OP Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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
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
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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.