Clark County residents can safely dispose of unused medications at five convenient drive-thru locations on Saturday, October 26, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This free service is provided by collaborating with local prevention groups, law enforcement agencies, and medical providers.

Convenient Drop-Off Locations:

  • PeaceHealth Memorial Campus (33rd & Main – south back lot), Vancouver*
  • Walgreens Cascade Park (13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd.), Vancouver*
  • Battle Ground Police Department (507 SW 1st St.)
  • Washougal Police Department (1320 A St.)
  • La Center Police Department (105 W 5th St.)

*These locations also accept sharps and syringes from non-commercial sources 

What You Can Bring:

  • Prescription medications
  • Over-the-counter medicines (pills, liquids, inhalers)
  • Medications without original containers
  • Vape pens and e-cigarettes (without batteries)

No pre-processing is required – medication labels can remain intact.

“75% of opioid misuse begins with medication not prescribed to the user, often taken from friends or family,” says Kelley Groen-Sieckmann, Community Prevention Project Coordinator. “Safe disposal of unused medications is a crucial step in preventing prescription drug misuse and protecting our community.”

Proper medication disposal through take-back events prevents:

  • Accidental ingestion by children and pets
  • Prescription drug misuse
  • Environmental contamination of waterways
  • Medication theft

For more info about the event, visit SWWA Drug Take Back.

Can’t make it? Visit www.medtakebackwashington.org for year-round disposal options or to request free mail-in envelopes. For additional safety tips and to take the pledge to secure your medications, visit www.LocksSaveLives.org.

Washington State Health Care Authority funds this initiative in partnership with law enforcement, community organizations, and youth substance misuse prevention coalitions.

ABOUT CENTRAL VANCOUVER COALITION:

Supported by the fiscal agent ESD 112, Central Vancouver Coalition is a Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative coalition formed in 2018 to reduce and prevent youth substance use by building an inclusive, resilient, and connected community through awareness, education, and collaboration. As a community mobilizer, we promote resilience and growth through community and strive to create a culture promoting healthy choices, advocating for initiatives and policies that protect, empower, and nurture youth, and facilitating positive opportunities for youth to be involved and thrive. For more info, visit www.centralvancoalition.org.