# RCW 69.48.100: RCW 69.48.100: Annual program report

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S100

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 69.48.100
- **Heading:** RCW 69.48.100: Annual program report
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 69 / Chapter 48 / Section 100

## Text

(1) By July 1st after the first full year of implementation, and each July 1st thereafter, a program operator must submit to the department a report describing implementation of the drug take-back program during the previous calendar year. The report must include: (a) A list of covered manufacturers participating in the drug take-back program; (b) The amount, by weight, of covered drugs collected, including the amount by weight from each collection method used; (c) The following details regarding the program's collection system: A list of collection sites with addresses; the number of mailers provided; locations where mailers were provided, if applicable; dates and locations of collection events held, if applicable; and the transporters and disposal facility or facilities used; (d) Whether any safety or security problems occurred during collection, transportation, or disposal of covered drugs, and if so, completed and anticipated changes to policies, procedures, or tracking mechanisms to address the problem and improve safety and security; (e) A description of the public education, outreach, and evaluation activities implemented; (f) A description of how collected packaging was recycled to the extent feasible; (g) A summary of the program's goals for collection amounts and public awareness, the degree of success in meeting those goals, and if the program's goals have not been met, an explanation on why the goals were not met; (h) The program's collection and public awareness goals for the next year; (i) The program's annual expenditures, itemized by program category; and (j) An estimated budget for the next year, itemized by program category. (2) Within thirty days after each annual period of operation of an approved drug take-back program, the program operator shall submit an annual collection amount report to the department that provides the total amount, by weight, of covered drugs collected from each collection site during the prior year. (3) The department shall make reports submitted under this section available to the public through the internet. (4) The department shall evaluate reports submitted under this section for compliance with this chapter, rules adopted under this chapter, and the program operator's department-approved plan. (a) The department shall either approve reports or request revisions to bring them into compliance with applicable law or the program operator's department-approved plan. Revisions may include, but are not limited to, requests to add an explanation for any discrepancies between collected weight reported in collection reports and weight collected at kiosks reported in annual reports. (b) Program operators must submit any requested revisions to the department within 30 days.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 69.48.010 RCW 69.48.010: Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S010.md)
- [RCW 69.48.020 RCW 69.48.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S020.md)
- [RCW 69.48.030 RCW 69.48.030: Requirement to participate in a drug take-back program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S030.md)
- [RCW 69.48.040 RCW 69.48.040: Identification of covered manufacturers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S040.md)
- [RCW 69.48.050 RCW 69.48.050: Drug take-back program approval—Program modifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S050.md)
- [RCW 69.48.060 RCW 69.48.060: Collection system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S060.md)
- [RCW 69.48.070 RCW 69.48.070: Drug take-back program promotion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S070.md)
- [RCW 69.48.080 RCW 69.48.080: Disposal and handling of covered drugs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S080.md)
- [RCW 69.48.090 RCW 69.48.090: Program funding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S090.md)
- [RCW 69.48.100 RCW 69.48.100: Annual program report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S100.md)
- [RCW 69.48.110 RCW 69.48.110: Enforcement and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S110.md)
- [RCW 69.48.120 RCW 69.48.120: Department to set program fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S120.md)
- [RCW 69.48.130 RCW 69.48.130: Secure drug take-back program account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S130.md)
- [RCW 69.48.140 RCW 69.48.140: Antitrust immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S140.md)

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