King County now has a safe and convenient way to dispose of unwanted medicines.
We can safely dispose of the medicines we no longer need by taking them to a drop-box located throughout King County. This is part of a current effort to decrease the risk of drug abuse, overdose, and preventable poisonings.
Participating pharmacies, clinics, hospitals and law enforcement offices will accept most prescription and over-the-counter medicines for disposal. Mail-back envelopes are also available for residents who are home-bound or have limited mobility.
The depositories nearest Pinehurst are:
- QFC, 11100 Roosevelt Way NE
- QFC, 1531 NE 145th St
- Northwest Prescriptions, 1536 N 115th St. Suite 100
- Group Health Northgate, 9800 4th Ave NE
Medicines Accepted:
- Medicines sold in any form – solids, liquids, creams
- Prescription
- Non-prescription (over-the-counter)
- Controlled substances (such as OxyContin, Ritalin)
- Pet medicines
Not Accepted for Return:
– Herbal Remedies
– Vitamins
– Supplements
– Cosmetics
– Personal Care Products
– Compressed Cylinders
– Aerosols
– Inhalers
– Medical Devices
– Pet Pesticide Products
– Sharps
– Illicit Drugs
– Iodine-Containing Products
– Medicines from Businesses
For more locations, see the map at https://kingcountysecuremedicinereturn.org/
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