Medicine Disposal
Northeast Tri County Health District (NETCHD) is excited to be partnering with MED-Project by bringing safe medication disposal options to the try count area. Safely disposing of unused and expired medications is important, it keeps harmful medications out of the hands of those who are at risk of harm when taking medication that is not prescribed to them.
Please utilize the safe disposal medication drop off sites, it keeps our communities and environments safe. DO NOT flush medications down the toilet, it is harmful to the environment. For more safe disposal options, please visit one of the designated locations or reach out to NETCHD for additional information.
Residents can visit the following drop-off points in person during designated business hours:
Drop-off Collection Sites:
MED Project Kiosk Location | Address | Hours of Operation |
Valley Drug | 102 E. Main, Chewelah WA 99109 | Monday-Saturday 8:00am-5:30pm |
Providence St. Joseph’s Hospital | 500 East Webster Avenue Chewelah, WA 99109 | Everyday 24 hours |
Providence Mt. Carmel Hospital | 982 East Columbia Avenue Colville, WA 99114 | Everyday 9:00am-7:00pm |
Kettle Falls Drug | 280 West 3rd Ave Kettle Falls WA 99160 | Monday-Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm |
Ferry County Memorial Hospital Pharmacy | 36 Klondike Rd, Republic WA 99166 509-775-3333 | Everyday 24 hours |
City of Newport Police Department | 200 South Washington Avenue Newport WA 99156 | Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm |
Seebers Pharmacy | 336 S. Washington Ave Newport, WA 99156 | Monday-Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm |
People who would prefer mailing back unwanted medicine for disposal can request free, pre-paid, pre-authorized packages by visiting med-project.org, or by calling (844) MED-PROJECT.
Mail-back locations include:
Ione Public Library: 210 Blackwell, Suite 1, Ione, WA 99139
Calispel Valley Library: 107 1st Ave, Cusick WA 99119
Metaline Falls Library: 302 Park St, Metaline Falls, WA 99153
For more information about the MED-Project drug take-back program and available services in Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties including accepted types of medication, please contact MED-Project at (844) MED-PROJECT/(844) 633-7765, or visit med-project.org.