Temporary Drop-Off Locations
Find out where you can take back unwanted medicines in Washington State. Current drop-off sites are a temporary solution. We need a permanent statewide program!
How can I dispose of my unwanted and expired medicines?
Ongoing Temporary Take-Back Programs
For the safety of our kids, families and environment, some law enforcement offices and pharmacies are collecting unwanted medicines from residents until a permanent statewide program is in place. Local governments, businesses, individuals and citizen groups are working to create a statewide program paid for by drug companies. Check here to find a temporary take-back location near you.
What to do when you return your medicines
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Check the What Can You Take Back list to see which items are accepted.
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Leave medicines in their original containers and, if you wish, mark out any personal information.
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Most law enforcement offices listed here can accept all medicines, including controlled substances.
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For now, pharmacies cannot accept controlled substances. If you need to dispose of a controlled substance, take it to a participating law enforcement location.
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Additional options - If you cannot find a convenient location in your county, check here for what you can do.
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Locations Found:
Pharm-A-Save
207 E Stanley St #A, Granite Falls WA 98252 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-6pm No controlled substances
360-691-7778
Group Health Cooperative,Lidgerwood Medical Clinic Pharmacy
6002 N Lidgerwood St, Spokane WA 98208 - Spokane County Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm No controlled substancesGroup Health Cooperative, Riverfront Medical Center Pharmacy
322 W North River Drive, Spokane WA 99201 - Spokane County Monday-Friday 8:30am-9pm. Weekends 9am-9pm No controlled substancesGroup Health Cooperative, South Hill Medical Center Pharmacy
4102 S. Regal St., Suite 101, Spokane WA 99223 - Spokane County Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm No controlled substancesGroup Health Cooperative, Veradale Medical Center Pharmacy
14402 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane WA 99216 - Spokane County Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm No controlled substancesRiverpoint Pharmacy
528 E Spokane Falls Blvd , Spokane WA 99202 - Spokane County No controlled substances
509-343-6252
City of Tenino
358 McClellan St S., Tenino WA 98589 - Thurston County Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm Accepts controlled substances
360-264-2626
Tumwater Police Department
555 Israel Rd., Tumwater WA 98501 - Thurston County Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Accepts controlled substancesYelm Police Department
206 Mckenzie Ave. SE, Yelm WA 98597 - Thurston County Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; closed holidays. Accepts controlled substancesRainier City Hall
102 Rochester St W, Rainier WA 98576-9900 - Thurston County Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm Accepts controlled substances
360-446-2265
