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.

Mesa City Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Mesa City Hall

103 Franklin Street
Mesa, WA 99343
Get Directions (~ 634.18 miles)

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Rite Aid 05286

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05286

909 E Yelm Ave
Yelm, WA 98597
Get Directions (~ 634.34 miles)

(360) 458-9011

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05286
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 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

Tim's Pharmacy and Gift Shop

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Tim's Pharmacy and Gift Shop

106 1st St S
Yelm, WA 98597
Get Directions (~ 634.75 miles)

(360) 458-8467

Business Hours for Tim's Pharmacy and Gift Shop
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Twin Harbor Drug

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Twin Harbor Drug

733 N Montesano St
Westport, WA 98595
Get Directions (~ 637.02 miles)

(360) 268-0116

Business Hours for Twin Harbor Drug
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Rite Aid 05281

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05281

4776 Whitman Ln SE
Lacey, WA 98513
Get Directions (~ 638.75 miles)

(360) 412-5962

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05281
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 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

Valu Drug

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Valu Drug

201 E Pioneer Ave
Montesano, WA 98563
Get Directions (~ 640.06 miles)

(360) 249-4444

Business Hours for Valu 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
Saturday9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Grays Harbor Sheriff

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Grays Harbor Sheriff

100 West Broadway
Montesano, WA 98563
Get Directions (~ 640.24 miles)

(360) 249-3711

Business Hours for Grays Harbor Sheriff
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

Elma HealthMart Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Elma HealthMart Pharmacy

221 W Main St
Elma, WA 98541
Get Directions (~ 640.91 miles)

(360) 482-2442

Business Hours for Elma HealthMart Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Rite Aid 05282

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05282

301 E Wishkah St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Get Directions (~ 640.92 miles)

(360) 533-6320

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05282
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Elma Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Elma Police Department

124 N 3rd St
Elma, WA 98541
Get Directions (~ 640.98 miles)

(360) 482-3131

Business Hours for Elma Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Sea Mar Community Health Center - Aberdeen

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Mar Community Health Center - Aberdeen

1813 Sumner Avenue
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Get Directions (~ 641.06 miles)

(360) 712-2100

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Rite Aid 05283

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05283

3130 Simpson Ave
Hoquiam, WA 98550
Get Directions (~ 641.08 miles)

(360) 533-5531

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05283
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 9:00 pm

East County HealthMart Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for East County HealthMart Pharmacy

610 East Main Street Suite 200
Elma, WA 98541
Get Directions (~ 641.08 miles)

(360) 861-8670

Business Hours for East County HealthMart Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

CBHA - Connell

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CBHA - Connell

1051 South Columbia Avenue
Connell, WA 99326
Get Directions (~ 641.13 miles)

(509) 234-0866

Business Hours for CBHA - Connell
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

Connell Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Connell Police Department

104 E Adams St,
Connell, WA 99326
Get Directions (~ 641.74 miles)

(509) 234-4141

Business Hours for Connell Police Department
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

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

1102 Quince Street Southeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Get Directions (~ 641.83 miles)

Please contact location for hours of operation.

City of Olympia Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for City of Olympia Police Department

601 4th Avenue East
Olympia, WA 98501
Get Directions (~ 642.26 miles)

(360) 753-8300

Business Hours for City of Olympia Police Department
Day Opening Hours
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

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.