Safe Medication Return

Where to safely drop off your unwanted medicine in California

Use the search function below to find convenient locations with secure disposal drop-off locations or where you can obtain mail-back supplies. Call (844) 4-TAKE-BACK or (844) 482-5322 for more information or to order mail-back supplies.
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While the listing of participating drop-off and mail-back supply locations is regularly updated, you should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Bel Air Pharmacy #514

Mail-Back Supply Location
7465 Rush River Dr
Sacramento, CA 95831
Get Directions (~ 8.25 miles)
(916) 399-9060
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Raley's Pharmacy #443

Mail-Back Supply Location
4900 Elk Grove Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Get Directions (~ 8.71 miles)
(916) 683-0720
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Rite Aid 06084

Drop-off location
980 Florin Road
Sacramento, CA 95831
Get Directions (~ 9.01 miles)
(916) 422-7202
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 01825

Drop-off location
5040 Laguna Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Get Directions (~ 9.06 miles)
(916) 684-6822
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Bel Air Pharmacy #516

Mail-Back Supply Location
5100 Laguna Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Get Directions (~ 9.11 miles)
(916) 684-7007
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Safeway Pharmacy #1647

Drop-off location
5021 Laguna Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Get Directions (~ 9.11 miles)
(916) 691-3777
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09823

Drop-off location
1350 Florin Rd
Sacramento, CA 95822
Get Directions (~ 9.58 miles)
(916) 392-5184
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Anderson Bros Florin Square Pharmacy

Drop-off location
2374 Florin Rd
Sacramento, CA 95822
Get Directions (~ 10.31 miles)
(916) 428-3794
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Costco Pharmacy #1274

Mail-Back Supply Location
7400 Elk Grove Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95757
Get Directions (~ 10.51 miles)
(916) 465-6050
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
FoodMaxx #464

Mail-Back Supply Location
3860 Florin Rd
Sacramento, CA 95823
Get Directions (~ 11.09 miles)
(916) 427-4240
Sunday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Wednesday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Thursday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Friday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Kaiser Elk Grove 1Fl OP Pharmacy 301

Drop-off location
9201 Big Horn Blvd 1st Fl
Elk Grove, CA 957581240
Get Directions (~ 11.21 miles)
(916) 478-5416
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 10005

Drop-off location
6401 Mack Road
Sacramento, CA 95823
Get Directions (~ 11.6 miles)
(916) 405-6900
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Kaiser Bruceville S. Sac ED Discharge OP Pharmacy 600

Drop-off location
6600 Bruceville Road Ed Bldg Fl 1 Rm H2416
Sacramento, CA 95823
Get Directions (~ 11.67 miles)
(916) 627-7057
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Elk Grove Police Department

Drop-off location
8400 Laguna Palms Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Get Directions (~ 11.69 miles)
(916) 478-8100
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kaiser S. Sac South Tower 24hr Pharmacy 609

Drop-off location
6600 Bruceville Rd Fl 1 South Tower
Sacramento, CA 95823
Get Directions (~ 11.69 miles)
(916) 627-7057
Sunday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Kaiser Bruceville S. Sac Valley 1 New 601

Drop-off location
6600 Bruceville Road
Sacramento, CA 95823
Get Directions (~ 11.69 miles)
(916) 688-2400
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Kaiser S. Sac Wyndham Pharmacy 608

Drop-off location
7300 Wyndham Dr
Sacramento, CA 95823
Get Directions (~ 11.76 miles)
(916) 525-6040
Monday8:30 am - 4:45 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:45 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:45 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:45 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:45 pm
Costco Pharmacy #464

Mail-Back Supply Location
7981 East Stockton Blvd
S. Sacramento, CA 95823
Get Directions (~ 11.93 miles)
(916) 682-7505
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Vangs Pharmacy

Drop-off location
7260 E. Southgate Dr #E
Sacramento, CA 95823
Get Directions (~ 11.95 miles)
(916) 393-5961
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Parkside Pharmacy

Drop-off location
4404 Del Rio rd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
Get Directions (~ 12.07 miles)
(916) 452-2200
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Raley's Pharmacy #415

Mail-Back Supply Location
4690 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
Get Directions (~ 12.08 miles)
(916) 451-0142
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Mail-Back options include:

  • ● Unwanted medication mail-back envelope
  • ● Inhaler mail-back package
  • ● Injector mail-back package
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Accepted

Medications in any dosage form, except for those listed below, in their original container or sealed bag are accepted.

Not Accepted

  • Herbal remedies
  • Vitamins
  • Supplements
  • Cosmetics
  • Other personal care products
  • Batteries
  • Mercury-containing thermometers
  • Sharps
  • Illicit drugs
  • Pet pesticide products
  • Animal Medication

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Hours:

Before visiting a location, please confirm the operating hours and the location’s ability to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Mail-back supply location

Medication mail-back package pick-up sites are located throughout your community and provide free, postage-paid mail-back disposal packages for residents to safely dispose of unwanted household medication by mail.

Drop-off location

Medication drop boxes are installed at nearby locations such as pharmacies and law enforcement offices for residents to simply drop off their expired or unwanted household medications for safe, free, and convenient disposal.