Don’t let unused or old medications fall into the wrong hands. Items such as prescription and over-the-counter medications, medication samples, veterinary medications and controlled substances can be dropped in medication disposal boxes throughout U.P.:
University Place Police Department
3612 Drexler Drive W. | 253.798.4058
Lobby open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m.).
U.P. Pharmacy
7311 40th St. W. | 253.448.2460
Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed weekends.
Walgreens
2650 Bridgeport Way W. | 253.564.0351
Open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Rite Aid
3840 Bridgeport Way W. | 253.564.2255
Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Safe Medication Return program is funded by the drug industry and provides kiosks and postage-paid return envelopes for disposal of unwanted medicine.
See what items are accepted or not in the prescription drop boxes.
Accepted Items
- Medications in any dosage form (except those listed below)
- Must be in original container or sealed bag
Not Accepted
- Herbal remedies & homeopathic drugs
- Vitamins, minerals & supplements
- Cosmetics, shampoos, sunscreens, lip balm, toothpaste, antiperspirants & other personal care items
- Biological drug products
- Drugs administered in a clinical setting
- Emptied injector products or medical devices
- Exposed needles or sharps
- Pet pesticide products
- Batteries
- Mercury-containing thermometers
- Illicit drugs
To return Sharps/Needles or to return medicine by mail you can contact
www.medtakebackwashington.org or call 844.482.5322, TTY 711.
These services are free and do not require identification.