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.

Colville Tribal Government Center

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Colville Tribal Government Center

21 Colville Street
Nespelem, WA 99155
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(509) 634-2200

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Mount Vernon Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Mount Vernon Pharmacy

1400 North Laventure Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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(360) 542-8800

Business Hours for Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Mount Vernon 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

Otis Orchards Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Otis Orchards Library

22324 East Wellesley Avenue
Otis Orchards, WA 99027
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(509) 893-8390

Business Hours for Otis Orchards Library
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Skagit County Public Works Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Skagit County Public Works Department

1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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(360) 416-1400

Business Hours for Skagit County Public Works 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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1472

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1472

315 East College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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(360) 424-0467

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1472
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

Mount Vernon Fire Department Station 2 (Headquarters)

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Mount Vernon Fire Department Station 2 (Headquarters)

1901 North Laventure Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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(360) 336-6277

Business Hours for Mount Vernon Fire Department Station 2 (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

Skagit Valley Family YMCA

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Skagit Valley Family YMCA

1901 Hoag Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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(360) 336-9622

Business Hours for Skagit Valley Family YMCA
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #662

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #662

1725 S. Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
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360-757-5702

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #662
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

VCA Animal Hospital

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for VCA Animal Hospital

14717 N Newport Hwy
Mead, WA 99021
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(509) 466-7115

Business Hours for VCA Animal Hospital
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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
Saturday8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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

Clear Lake Recycling & Compactor Site

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Clear Lake Recycling & Compactor Site

23202 Howey Road
Clear Lake, WA 98235
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(360) 856-5083

Business Hours for Clear Lake Recycling & Compactor Site
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Burlington Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Burlington Police Department

311 Cedar Street
Burlington, WA 98233
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(360) 755-0921

Business Hours for Burlington 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

HAGGEN PHARMACY #3436

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3436

757 Haggen Dr
Burlington, WA 98233
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(360) 814-1561

Business Hours for HAGGEN PHARMACY #3436
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 - 6:00 pm

Burlington Public Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Burlington Public Library

820 East Washington Avenue
Burlington, WA 98233
Get Directions (~ 740.63 miles) — opens in a new tab

(360) 755-0760

Restricted access, call before you go.

PeaceHealth United General Medical Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for PeaceHealth United General Medical Center Pharmacy

2000 Hospital Dr
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
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(360) 856-7121

Business Hours for PeaceHealth United General Medical Center Pharmacy
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

Twisp City Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Twisp City Hall

118 S Glover St
Twisp, WA 98856
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(509) 997-4081

Business Hours for Twisp City Hall
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Skidmore Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Skidmore Pharmacy

1213 24th St, Suite 400
Anacortes, WA 98221
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(360) 293-2124

Business Hours for Skidmore Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Anacortes Senior Activity Center

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Anacortes Senior Activity Center

1701 22nd Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
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(360) 293-7473

Business Hours for Anacortes Senior Activity Center
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Anacortes Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Anacortes Police Department

1218 24th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
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(360) 293-4684

Business Hours for Anacortes 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

Hometown Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Hometown Pharmacy

640 Washington 20
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
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(360) 503-1676

Business Hours for Hometown 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 - 2:00 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.