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.

Wilkeson Town Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Wilkeson Town Hall

540 Church Street
Wilkeson, WA 98396
Get Directions (~ 646.23 miles)

(360) 829-0790

Business Hours for Wilkeson Town Hall
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

Pierce County Sheriff's Department South Hill Precinct

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pierce County Sheriff's Department South Hill Precinct

271 John Bananola Way E.
South Hill, WA 98374
Get Directions (~ 646.46 miles)

(253) 798-3278

Business Hours for Pierce County Sheriff's Department South Hill Precinct
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:00 pm

CBHA - Othello

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CBHA - Othello

1515 Columbia Street
Othello, WA 99344
Get Directions (~ 647.43 miles)

(509) 488-5256

Business Hours for CBHA - Othello
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Pierce County Sheriff's Department Parkland-Spanaway Precinct

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pierce County Sheriff's Department Parkland-Spanaway Precinct

495 Shandon Wright Way South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Get Directions (~ 647.61 miles)

(253) 798-4840

Business Hours for Pierce County Sheriff's Department Parkland-Spanaway Precinct
Day Opening Hours
Thursday8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Royal City Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Royal City Police Department

445 NE Camelia St.
Royal City, WA 99357
Get Directions (~ 647.81 miles)

(509) 762-1160

Business Hours for Royal City 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

Rite Aid 06232

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06232

12811 Meridian E
Puyallup, WA 98373
Get Directions (~ 648.42 miles)

(253) 770-4700

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06232
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

Othello Community Hospital Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Othello Community Hospital Pharmacy

315 N 14th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
Get Directions (~ 648.89 miles)

(509) 331-2640

Business Hours for Othello Community Hospital Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Monday12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Friday12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 11:45 pm

Community Health Care Parkland Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Community Health Care Parkland Pharmacy

11225 Pacific Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Get Directions (~ 649.39 miles)

(253) 536-6257

Business Hours for Community Health Care Parkland Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Rite Aid 05264

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05264

11220 Canyon Rd E
Puyallup, WA 98373
Get Directions (~ 649.39 miles)

(253) 537-3071

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05264
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

CHI Franciscan - St. Clare Hospital Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CHI Franciscan - St. Clare Hospital Pharmacy

11315 Bridgeport Way Southwest
Lakewood, WA 98499
Get Directions (~ 649.41 miles)

(253) 985-6860

Business Hours for CHI Franciscan - St. Clare Hospital Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Kaiser Puyallup Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Puyallup Pharmacy

1007 39th Ave SE
Puyallup, WA 98374
Get Directions (~ 649.53 miles)

(253) 435-3160

Business Hours for Kaiser Puyallup Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Community Health Care Lakewood Family Medical Clinic

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Community Health Care Lakewood Family Medical Clinic

10510 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest
Lakewood, WA 98499
Get Directions (~ 649.88 miles)

(253) 589-7190

Business Hours for Community Health Care Lakewood Family Medical Clinic
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Rite Aid 05277

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05277

5700 100th St SW Ste 100
Lakewood, WA 98499
Get Directions (~ 650.22 miles)

(253) 588-3666

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05277
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 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 - 9:00 pm

Buckley Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Buckley Police Department

146 South Cedar Street
Buckley, WA 98321
Get Directions (~ 650.27 miles)

(360) 829-3157

Business Hours for Buckley Police Department
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

Anderson Island Fire Station

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Anderson Island Fire Station

12207 Lake Josephine Boulevard
Anderson Island, WA 98303
Get Directions (~ 650.34 miles)

(253) 884-4040

Business Hours for Anderson Island Fire Station
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

Mega Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Mega Pharmacy

1902 96th Street South, Suite A
Tacoma, WA 98444
Get Directions (~ 650.43 miles)

(253) 302-4178

Business Hours for Mega Pharmacy
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
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Rite Aid 05267

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05267

21302 State Route 410 E
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Get Directions (~ 650.48 miles)

(253) 862-2822

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05267
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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 - 7:00 pm

Rxpress Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rxpress Pharmacy

21509 Washington 410
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Get Directions (~ 650.54 miles)

(253) 862-5000

Business Hours for Rxpress Pharmacy
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 - 2:00 pm

Kaiser Steele Street Tacoma South Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Steele Street Tacoma South Pharmacy

9505 S. Steele Street
Tacoma, WA 98444
Get Directions (~ 650.56 miles)

(253) 435-3161

Business Hours for Kaiser Steele Street Tacoma South 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

Steilacoom Public Safety Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Steilacoom Public Safety Department

601 Main Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
Get Directions (~ 650.56 miles)

(253) 581-0110

Business Hours for Steilacoom Public Safety Department
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 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.