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:
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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Group Health Cooperative, Olympia Medical Center Pharmacy
700 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia WA 98506 - Thurston County Monday-Friday 9:15am-5:45pm Drop box is located in Care Product Store No controlled substances
360-923-7600
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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
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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Costco Pharmacy
4299 Guide Meridian St, Bellingham WA 98226 - Whatcom County Monday-Friday 10am-7pm; Saturday 9:30am-6pm No controlled substances
360-738-7851
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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