Upcoming medication take-back event
Twice yearly, free medication take-back events are held in Clark County. The next event will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 10am – 2pm. Citizens may drop off any unwanted medications free of charge and no questions asked. Let's work together to keep these substances out of the hands of children and away from our waterways. Events are a partnership of multiple Clark County agencies and the US DEA.
Drop off Locations:
Battle Ground Police Department
507 SW 1st Street, Battle Ground
No Sharps
Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park
12607 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver
Sharps Accepted
PeaceHealth Southwest Urgent Care
33rd & Main (South Back Lot), Vancouver
Sharps Accepted
Washougal Silver Star Search and Rescue
1220 A Street, Washougal
No Sharps
Skamania County
Skamania County Sheriffs Office
200 NW Vancouver Avenue, Stevenson
No Sharps
Cowlitz Public Safety Department
31501 NW 31st Avenue, Ridgefield
(La Center exit off of I-5, located south of the ilani Casino)
No Sharps
You should keep the following in mind when transporting unwanted medications for disposal:
- While it is perfectly acceptable to combine all pills into one resealable plastic bag, if you get pulled over it might be easier to explain if you keep them in the original container with the medication’s name visible.
- Make sure the container is sealed and does not leak.
- All patient information is removed or obscured.
Frequently asked questions about the April 27th take-back event
Learn more about sharps disposal
