Protect your loved ones and the environment 

Dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired prescriptions safely at a permanent drop box location. 

How Can I Properly Dispose of Unused or Expired Prescription Medication?

There are three permanent drop boxes in Pacific County to dispose of any unwanted prescription medication. Additionally, several pharmacies throughout the county allow you to drop off any unused / expired medication.

​These are safe alternatives to flushing them down the toilet, or disposing them down the sink - this pollutes our water systems.

Know Before You Go

Accepted Medication
  • Prescription and over-the-counter solid medications
  • Tablets and capsules
  • Liquid medications in their original containers (i.e cough syrups, cold medications)
  • Prescription patches
  • Medical creams and ointments
  • Vitamins
  • Nasal sprays
  • Pet medicines 
Not Accepted Medication 
  • Intravenous solutions
  • Injectables, syringes, needles (i.e EpiPens)*
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Compressed cylinders or aerosols (e.g. asthma inhalers)
  • Iodine-containing medications
  • Thermometers
  • Alcohol
*these items should be taken to a health care professional's office or to a hospital for proper disposal.

Before you drop off please note:

  • All drugs need to be placed in a sealed container such as the original bottle or zip-lock bag
  • Personal information should be removed or blotted out with permanent marker

Permanent Drop Box Locations 

Pacific County Sheriff's Office: 
  • 300 Memorial Drive, South Bend, WA 98586
  • 7013 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, WA 98631
  • Drop off available 24/7

Shoalwater Bay Police Department
  • 2373 Tokleland Road, Toklend, WA 98590
  • Drop off available 24/7

Long Beach Police Department
  • 212 Pacific Ave South, Long Beach, WA 98631
  • Currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 pandemic 

Pharmacies , Hospitals and Clinics 

South Bend Pharmacy
101 Willapa Avenue, South Bend
(360) 875-5757
Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm 
Sunday: Noon - 1pm
Valley View Health Center
300 Ocean Ave, Raymond
(360) 942-3040
Accepting unused/expired medication of current patients only 
Family Health Center - North Beach
21610 Pacific Way, Ocean Park
(360) 665-3000
 Ilwaco Pharmacy
101 First Avenue, Ilwaco
(360) 642-3133
Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday/Sunday: Closed 
 Long Beach Pharmacy
101 Bolstad Avenue, Long Beach
(360) 642-3200
Monday - Friday: 10am - 6:30pm
Saturday/Sunday: 10am - 5pm 
  Ocean Park Pharmacy
1501 Bay Ave, Ocean Park
(360) 665-5181
Monday - Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday/Sunday: Closed
We encourage community members lock up
all prescription medication ​(unused or used) at all times. 

DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Events
Twice per year, local community partners come together from 10am - 2pm to provide an opportunity for our community members to safely dispose of unused, unwanted prescription medication (don't forget, this includes pet medication too). In the last year alone, Road 2 Resiliency, in collaboration with community partners, collected over 250 pounds of unused or expired medication! 

This wouldn't be possible without the help and support of county-wide partners!


  • ​Pacific County Health and Human Services
  • Teen Advocacy Coalition
  • WellSpring Community Network
  • Pacific County Sheriff's Office
  • South Bend Police Department
  • Raymond Police Department
  • Long Beach Police Department
  • Shoalwater Bay Police Station

When is the next Take Back day?


Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the April 25, 2020 Take-Back day has been postponed. However, community members are encouraged to take advantage of any of the three permanent drop boxes to dispose of any unused, unwanted medications! 

Below are the upcoming 2020/2021 Take-Back events. Mark your calendars! Find us at Pioneer Grocery in South Bend, Washington. 
  • October 24, 2020; 10am - 2pm
  • April 24, 2021; 10am - 2pm
  • October 23, 2021; 10am - 2pm

Where can I find more information?