Drop-Off Locations
Find out where you can take back unwanted medicines in Washington State.
How can I dispose of my unwanted and expired medicines?
Ongoing Take-Back Programs
For the safety of our kids, families and environment, some law enforcement offices and pharmacies are collecting unwanted medicines from residents.. Check here to find a 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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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:
Clallam County Sheriff's Office
223 East Fourth St., Port Angeles WA 98362 - Clallam County Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Controlled substance only. Accepts controlled substances
360-374-5324
Sequim Police Department
609 W Washington St Suite 16, Sequim WA 98382 - Clallam County Monday–Friday 8am to 4:30pm Accepts controlled substances
360-683-7227
Battle Ground Police Department
507 SW 1st St., Battle Ground WA 98604 - Clark County Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Controlled substances only Accepts controlled substances
360 342-5100
Fred Meyer Pharmacy - Battle Ground
401 NW 12th Ave., Battle Ground WA 98604 - Clark County Monday-Friday 9am-9pm; Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday 10am-6pm No controlled substances
360 666-5133
Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital; The Apothecary
2121 NE 139th St. #310, Vancouver WA 98686 - Clark County Monday-Friday 9:30am-5pm No controlled substances
360-487-3700
Mill Plain Medical & Pharmacy
8614 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver WA 98664 - Clark County Monday-Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 9am-3pm No controlled substances
360-253-4367
Southwest Washington Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy
420 NE Mother Joseph Pl., Vancouver WA 98664 - Clark County Monday-Friday 9am-8:30pm; Saturday 10am-8pm; Sunday 10am-8pm No controlled substances
360-514-2294
West Van Materials Recovery Center
6601 NW Old Lower River Rd., Vancouver WA 98660 - Clark County Friday and Saturday, 8am-4pm No controlled substances
360-737-1727
Washougal Police Department
1302 A St., Washougal WA 98671 - Clark County Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Accepts controlled substances only. Accepts controlled substances
360-835-8701
Washougal Transfer Station
4020 S. Grant St., Washougal WA 98671 - Clark County Third Saturday, 8am-4pm No controlled substances
360-835-2500
Mobile Collection Event
Various Locations, Various Cities WA - Clark County Various locations & times Call Clark County Environmental Services for dates and locations No controlled substances
360-397-2121
Fred Meyer Pharmacy - Vancouver
7700 NE Highway 99, Vancouver WA 98665 - Clark County Monday-Friday 9am-9pm; Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday 10am-6pm No controlled substances
360-699-8133
Fred Meyer Pharmacy - Vancouver
11325 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver WA 98684 - Clark County Monday-Friday 9am-9pm; Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday 10am-6pm No controlled substances
360-253-7086
Camas Police Department
2100 NE 3rd Ave., Camas WA 98607 - Clark County Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Controlled substances only Accepts controlled substances
360-834-4151
Vancouver Police Department
2800 Stapelton Rd, Vancouver WA 98661 - Clark County Monday-Friday,8am-5pm. (accept Holidays) Accepts controlled substances only; the medication drop station has self sealing bags and instructions on the proper disposal of mediations into the drop box. Only pills may be disposed of, liquids and needles are NOT accepted. Accepts controlled substances
360-487-7355
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Ridgefield Police Department
116 N Main , Ridgefield WA 98642 - Clark County Monday-Friday 8:30am -5:00pm Controlled Substances Only Accepts controlled substances
360-887-3556
Central Transfer and Recycling Center
11034 NE 117th Ave., Vancouver WA 98662 - Clark County Saturday and Sunday 8am-5pm No controlled substances
360-256-8482
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Fred Meyer Pharmacy - Vancouver
7411 NE 117th Ave., Vancouver WA 98662 - Clark County Monday-Friday 9am-9pm; Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday 10am-6pm No controlled substances
360-896-3533
Fred Meyer Pharmacy - Vancouver
800 NE Tenny Rd., Vancouver WA 98685 - Clark County Monday-Friday 9am-9pm; Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday 10am-6pm No controlled substances
360-571-2573
La Center Police Department
105 W 5th St., La Center WA 98629 - Clark County Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Controlled substance only. Accepts controlled substances
360-263-2745
Fred Meyer Pharmacy - Vancouver
16600 SE McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver WA 98683 - Clark County Monday-Friday 9am-9pm; Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday 10am-6pm No controlled substances
360-260-3333
Fred Meyer Pharmacy - Vancouver
2500 Columbia House Blvd., Vancouver WA 98661 - Clark County Monday - Friday 9am-9pm; Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday 10am-6pm No controlled substances
360-619-1733
Longview Police Department
1351 Hudson St., Longview WA 98632 - Cowlitz County Monday - Friday 8am-4pm No liquids; prescription medicines only. Accepts controlled substances
(360) 442-5800
Castle Rock Pharmacy
117 First Ave SW, Castle Rock WA 98611 - Cowlitz County Monday-Friday 10am-6:30 pm, Saturday 10am-4pm No controlled substances
360 - 274-8211
Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office
312 SW First Ave, Kelso WA 98626 - Cowlitz County Monday-Sunday 24 hours/day Accepts controlled substances
360-577-3092
Woodland Police Department
100 Davidson Ave, Woodland WA 98674 - Cowlitz County Tuesday-Thursday 9am-5pm (CLOSED Noon-1pm) Accepts controlled substances
360-225-6965
Ephrata Police Department
121 Alder St SW, Ephrata WA 98823 - Grant County 24 hours, 7 days per week Accepts controlled substancesQuincy Police Department
104 B St SW, Quincy WA 98848 - Grant County Drop box is located outside the Police Department and is open to the public 24 hours a day. Accepts controlled substances
509- 787-4718
Heartland Pharmacy
101 F St SW , Quincy WA 98848 - Grant County No controlled substances
509-787-4437
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
Kitsap County Sheriffs Office
3951 Randall Way NW, Silverdale WA 98383 - Kitsap County Monday - Friday, 9am-12 noon; 1pm-4:30pm Accepts controlled substancesKitsap County Sheriffs Office
614 Division St, Port Orchard WA 98366 - Kitsap County Monday - Friday, 9am-4:30pm Accepts controlled substancesCentralia Police Department
316 N Pearl St, Centralia WA 98531 - Lewis County 24 Hours (outside building) Accepts controlled substances
360-740-1424
Winlock City Hall
323 NE 1st St , Winlock WA 98596 - Lewis County 8am - 5pm Accepts controlled substances
360-785-3811
Morton Police Department
260 Main St, Morton WA 98356 - Lewis County 8am - 5pm (outside building) Accepts controlled substances
360-740-1424
Sheriff’s Office Packwood Substation
12990 US Hwy12, Packwood WA 98361 - Lewis County 8am - 5pm (inside building) Accepts controlled substances
360-740-1424
Lewis County Law & Justice Center
345 W Main St, Chehalis WA 98532 - Lewis County 8am - 5pm (Inside building) Accepts controlled substances
360-740-1424
Mason County Fire District #2
460 NE Old Belfair Hwy, Belfair WA 98528 - Mason County 7 days a week/24 hours a day Accepts controlled substances
360-275-6711
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Mason County Sheriff's Office
322 N. 3rd St., Shelton WA 98584 - Mason County Open 7 days a week/24 hours a day Accepts controlled substances
360-427-9670 extention 313
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Long Beach Pharmacy
101 Bolstad Ave E, Long Beach WA 98631 - Pacific County Monday-Friday 10am-6:30pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. (CLOSED for lunch every day from 1:30pm-2pm) No controlled substances
360-642-3133
Sagen's Pharmacy
515 Commercial St, Raymond WA 98577 - Pacific County Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm (CLOSED for lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm) No controlled substances
360-942-2634
Cheney Owl Pharmacy
120 F St, Cheney WA 99004 - Pacific County Monday-Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 10am-4pm No controlled substances
509-235-8441
Edgewood Police Department
2224 104th Ave East, Edgewood WA 98372 - Pierce County Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm; Friday 8:30am-noon Accepts controlled substances
253-798-4960
Dupont Police Department
1780 Civic Drive, Dupont WA 98327 - Pierce County Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Controlled substances only. Accepts controlled substances
253-964-7060
Fife Police and Courts
3737 Pacific Highway East, Fife WA 98424 - Pierce County 7 days a week/24 hours a day Accepts controlled substances
253-922-6633
Gig Harbor Police Department
3510 Grandview Street, Gig Harbor WA 98335 - Pierce County Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Accepts controlled substances
253-853-2420
Puyallup Police Department
311 W Pioneer Way, Puyallup WA 98371 - Pierce County 7 days a week/24 hours a day Accepts controlled substances
253-841-5415
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Sumner Police Department
1104 Maple Street, Sumner WA 98390 - Pierce County Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Accepts controlled substances
253-863-6384
Steilacoom Public Safety Building
601 Main St , Steilacoom WA 98388 - Pierce County Monday-Friday: 10a-12pm; 1pm-5pm Accepts controlled substances
253-581-0110
Tacoma Police Department - Headquarters
3701 S. Pine St, Tacoma WA 98409 - Pierce County Monday-Friday: 9am-9 pm Accepts controlled substances
253-591-5900
Tacoma Police Department - Sector One
1524 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Tacoma WA 98405 - Pierce County Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Accepts controlled substances
253-594-7800
Tacoma Police Department - Sector Two
5140 N 26th St, Tacoma WA 98407 - Pierce County Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Accepts controlled substances
253-573-2508
Tacoma Police Department - Sector Three
1501 S. 72nd St, Tacoma WA 98408 - Pierce County Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm Accepts controlled substances
253-594-7838
Tacoma Police Department - Sector Four
400 E 56th St, Tacoma WA 98404 - Pierce County Monday-Friday: 9am -9pm Accepts controlled substances
253-594-7947
Buckley Police Department
133 S. Cedar, Buckley WA 98321 - Pierce County 7 days a week/24 hours a day Accepts controlled substances
360-829-3157
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Eatonville Police Department
201 Center St W, Eatonville WA 98328 - Pierce County Monday-Friday,8:30am-4:30pm Accepts controlled substances
360-832-6111
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Pierce County Sheriff’s Department – South Hill Precinct
271 John Bananola Way East , Puyallup WA 98374 - Pierce County Monday-Friday,8:30am-4:30pm Accepts controlled substances
253-798-3278
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Lakewood Police Department
9401 Lakewood Drive SW, Lakewood WA 98499 - Pierce County Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Accepts controlled substances
253-830-5000
Pierce County Sheriff's Department-Parkland/Spanaway Precinct
495 Shandon Wright Way S, Tacoma WA 98444 - Pierce County Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm Accepts controlled substancesFriday Harbor Drug
210 Spring St W, Friday Harbor WA 98250 - San Juan County "Monday – Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm Monday-Friday 9am-7pm; Sunday 10am-2:00pm No controlled substances
360- 378-4421
Lopez Island Pharmacy
352 Lopez Rd, Lopez Island WA 98261 - San Juan County Monday-Saturday 9:30am-6pm; Sunday 10am-2pm No controlled substances
360-468-2616
Ray’s Pharmacy
68 North Beach Road, Eastsound WA 98245 - San Juan County Monday-Saturday 9:30am-6pm; Saturday 10am-4pm No controlled substances
360-376-2230
San Juan County Sheriff - San Juan Island
96 Second St, Friday Harbor WA 98250 - San Juan County Monday-Sunday, 24 hrs Accepts controlled substances
360-378-4151
San Juan County Sheriff – Orcas Substation
1323 Mt Baker Rd, Eastsound WA 98245 - San Juan County Monday-Sun, 24 hrs Accepts controlled substances
360-378-4151
San Juan County Sheriff - Lopez Substation
2228 Fisherman Bay Rd, Lopez Island WA 98261 - San Juan County Monday-Sunday, 24 hrs Accepts controlled substances
360-378-4151
Skagit County Sheriff’s Office
600 S. 3rd St., Mount Vernon WA 98273 - Skagit County Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Accepts controlled substances
360-336-9450
Anacortes Police Department
1218 24th St, Anacortes WA 98221 - Skagit County Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Accepts controlled substances
360-293-4684
Burlington Police Department
311 Cedar St, Burlington WA 98233 - Skagit County Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Accepts controlled substances
360-755-0921
Sedro Woolley Police Department
325 Metcalf St, Sedro Woolley WA 98284 - Skagit County Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Accepts controlled substances
360-855-0111
Washington State Patrol-Burlington
10945 Chuckanut Dr, Burlington WA 98233 - Skagit County Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Accepts controlled substances
360-654-1134
Swinomish Tribal Police Department
17353 Reservation Rd, La Conner WA 98257 - Skagit County Monday-Friday 10am-4pm Accepts controlled substances
360-466-7237
Family Pharmacy
1213 24th St Suite 400, Anacortes WA 98221 - Skagit County Monday-Friday 9am-6pm No controlled substances
360-293-2124
Mukilteo Police
10500 47th Pl. W, Mukilteo WA 98275 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Snohomish County Sheriff - Jail
3025 Oakes Ave., Everett WA 98201 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Granite Falls Police
205 S Granite Ave., Granite Falls WA 98252 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm & 1pm-5pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Lake Stevens Police
2211 Grade Rd., Lake Stevens WA 98258 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Lynnwood Police
19321 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood WA 98036 - Snohomish County Monday-Sunday, 8am-5pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Marysville Police
1635 Grove St., Marysville WA 98270 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Snohomish County Sheriff– North Precinct
15100 40th Ave. NE, Marysville WA 98271 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Washington State Patrol - Marysville
2700 116th St. NE, Marysville WA 98271 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm & 1pm-5pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Mill Creek Police
15728 Main St., Mill Creek WA 98012 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Snohomish County Sheriff– South Precinct
15928 Mill Creek Boulevard, Mill Creek WA 98012 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Monroe Police
818 W Main St., Monroe WA 98272 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Mountlake Terrace Police
5906 232nd St. SW, Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Snohomish Police
230 Maple Ave., Snohomish WA 98290 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Stanwood Police
8727 271st St. NW, Stanwood WA 98292 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday 9am-noon and 1pm to 5pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Sultan Police
515 Main St., Sultan WA 98294 - Snohomish County Monday-Thursday, 10am-12pm and 1pm-4pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Everett Police – North Precinct
3002 Wetmore Ave., Everett WA 98201 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm Accepts controlled substances
425-257-8400
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Stillaguamish Tribal Police
22714 6th Ave. NE, Arlington WA 98223 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 8am - 10pm Accepts controlled substances
360-654-0645
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Arlington Police Station
110 E. Third St., Arlington WA 98223-1300 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Accepts controlled substances
360-403-3400
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Brier Police Station
2901 228th St. SW, Brier WA 98036 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Edmonds Police
250 Fifth Ave. N, Edmonds WA 98020 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Everett Police – South Precinct
1121 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett WA 98208 - Snohomish County Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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NCIS – Naval Station Everett
2000 W Marine View Dr., Bldg 2000, Rm 234, Everett WA 98201 - Snohomish County Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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Snohomish County Sheriff - Courthouse
4th Floor Courthouse; 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett WA 98201 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm Accepts controlled substances
425-388-3199
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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
Riverpoint 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 substances
360-754-5855
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Yelm Police Department
206 Mckenzie Ave. SE, Yelm WA 98597 - Thurston County Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; closed holidays. Accepts controlled substances
360-458-5701
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Rainier City Hall
102 Rochester St W, Rainier WA 98576-9900 - Thurston County Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm Accepts controlled substances
360-446-2265
Lacey Police Department
420 College St SE, Lacey WA 98503 - Thurston County Open 24 hours, 7 days a week Accepts controlled substances
360-459-4333
Thurston County Sheriff's
2000 Lakeridege Drive SW, Building 3, Olympia WA 98502 - Thurston County 7 days a week/24 hours a day Accepts controlled substances
360-867-2664
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Ferndale Haggen Pharmacy
1815 Main St, Ferndale WA 98248 - Whatcom County Monday-Friday 9am-9pm; Saturday 9am-7pm;Sunday 9am-6pm No controlled substances
360-380-7210
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Ferndale Police Department
2220 Main St, Ferndale WA 98248 - Whatcom County Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Accepts only narcotic painkillers and prescribed controlled substances. Accepts controlled substances
360-384-3390
Bellingham Police Department
505 Grand Avenue, Bellingham WA 98225 - Whatcom County Monday-Friday 9am-12pm; 1pm-4pm Controlled substances only. Accepts controlled substances
360-778-8800
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Fairhaven Market
1401 12th St., Bellingham, WA 98225 - Whatcom County Monday-Friday 9am-8pm; Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday 10am-4pm No controlled substances
360-733-9277
Hoagland Pharmacy
2330 Yew St, Bellingham WA 98229 - Whatcom County Monday-Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 9am-5pm No controlled substances
360-734-5413
Pullman Police Department
260 SE Kamiaken St, Pullman WA 99163 - Whitman County 7 days a week/24 hours a day No used injectables Accepts controlled substances
509-334-0802
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