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:
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
79 Elkins Road, Port Hadlock WA 98339 - Jefferson County Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Accepts controlled substances
360-385-3831
Port Townsend Police Department
1925 Blaine St., Port Townsend WA 98368 - Jefferson County Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Accepts controlled substances
360-385-2322
Auburn Police Department
340 E. Main St, Auburn WA 98002 - King County Monday-Sunday 24 hours/day Accepts controlled substances
253-931-3080
Issaquah Police Department
130 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah WA 98027 - King County Monday - Friday 9am- 5pm For Issaquah residents only. Accepts controlled substances
425-837-3206
Woodinville Police Department
17301 133rd Ave. NE, Woodinville WA 98072 - King County Monday - Friday 7:30am-5pm Accepts controlled substances
206-296-3311
Lake Forest Park Police
17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park WA 98155 - King County Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, closed on holidays Accepts controlled substances
206-364-8216
Bothell Police Department - King County
18410 101st Ave NE, Bothell WA 98011 - King County Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Sammamish Police Department
801 - 228th Ave SE, Sammamish WA 98075 - King County Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, excluding holidays For Sammamish Residents Only. No over-the-counter medicines, no vitamins, no needles, no used epipens Accepts controlled substances
425-295-0770
Maple Valley Police Department
22017 SE Wax Rd, #100, Maple Valley WA 98038 - King County Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, excluding holidays. no over-the-counter medicines, no vitamins, no needles, no used epipens Accepts controlled substances
425-413-5158
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Burien Police Station
14605 6th Ave SW, Burien WA 98166 - King County Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm Accepts controlled substances
206/296-3333
