Temporary Drop-Off Locations
DEA Prescription Take-Back Day Event
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and participating local law enforcement are coordinating a nationwide drug "take-back" day on April 27th from 10 am to 2 pm. This one-day event will provide residents with no cost anonymous collection of unwanted and expired medicines.
Click here to find a DEA collection site near you.
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.
Find a location
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Returning your medicines
Check the What Can You Take Back list to see which items are accepted. Leave medicines in their original containers and, if you wish, mark out any personal information. Most law enforcement offices listed here can accept all medicines. For now, pharmacies cannot accept controlled substances. If you need to dispose of a controlled substance, take it to a participating law enforcement location.
Additional options
If you cannot find a convenient location in your county, check here for additional options.
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Locations Found:
Ferndale Haggen Pharmacy
1815 Main St, Ferndale WA 98248 - Whatcom County Monday-Friday 9am-9pm; Saturday 9am-7pm;Sunday 9am-6pm No controlled substancesFerndale Police Department
2220 Main St, Ferndale WA 98248 - Whatcom County Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Accepts only narcotic painkillers and prescribed controlled substances. Accepts controlled substancesBellingham Police Department
505 Grand Avenue, Bellingham WA 98225 - Whatcom County Monday-Friday 9am-12pm; 1pm-4pm Controlled substances only. Accepts controlled substancesWebsite
Costco Pharmacy
4299 Guide Meridian St, Bellingham WA 98226 - Whatcom County Monday-Friday 10am-7pm; Saturday 9:30am-6pm No controlled substancesFairhaven Market
1401 12th St., Bellingham, WA 98225 - Whatcom County Monday-Friday 9am-8pm; Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday 10am-4pm No controlled substancesHoagland Pharmacy
2330 Yew St, Bellingham WA 98229 - Whatcom County Monday-Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 9am-5pm No controlled substancesPullman Police Department
260 SE Kamiaken St, Pullman WA 99163 - Whitman County 7 days a week/24 hours a day No used injectables Accepts controlled substancesWebsite