Safely Dispose of Unused Medications

You can safely dispose of unused or expired medications year-round at these convenient locations:

• Quincy Police Department: 223 1st Ave SW, Quincy, WA 98848
• Quincy Community Health Center: 1450 1st Ave SW, Quincy, WA 98848
• Quincy Valley Medical Center: 908 10th Ave SW, Quincy, WA 98848

You can bring prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and pet medications. Please note:

• Needles and sharps are not accepted: Place sharps in a sturdy plastic container (like a laundry detergent bottle). When it’s ¾ full, seal it tightly with duct tape, label it “Sharps – Do Not Recycle,” and dispose of it in your household trash.
• Inhalers and auto-injectors: Special handling required. Washington residents can request a free, pre-paid mail-back package for these items through the Safe Medicine Drop program. Visit safemedicinedrop.com/mail-back-request-washington-ext to request a package.

To learn more about items that are not accepted in your area, drop-off locations, visit medtakebackwashington.org or call 1-844-4-TAKE-BACK (TTY: 711).

How You Can Help

You can make a difference by:

• Spreading the Word: Tell others about safe disposal and storage.
• Locking Up Medications: Ensure medications are safely stored and out of reach of others.
• Talking to Your Kids: Have a conversation about the dangers of medication misuse. You can find helpful resources and tips in the Parent Toolkit.
• Learning About Opioids: Understanding what opioids are and how they can be misused is crucial for prevention. Visit this page to learn more.
• Disposing of Medications: Use a local drop-off location for unused or expired medications.