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:
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
