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:
Everett Police – North Precinct
3002 Wetmore Ave., Everett WA 98201 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm Accepts controlled substancesWebsite
Stillaguamish Tribal Police
22714 6th Ave. NE, Arlington WA 98223 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday, 8am - 10pm Accepts controlled substancesWebsite
Arlington Police Station
110 E. Third St., Arlington WA 98223-1300 - Snohomish County Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Controlled substances only. Accepts controlled substancesWebsite