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.

TRINITY COUNTY FREE LIBRARY

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for TRINITY COUNTY FREE LIBRARY

351 MAIN ST.
WEAVERVILLE, CA 96093
Get Directions (~ 63.37 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 623-1373

Business Hours for TRINITY COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
Day Opening Hours
Monday1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuesday1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09973

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09973

1595 Main St
Weaverville, CA 96093
Get Directions (~ 64.06 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 623-5555

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09973
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Trinity County Correctional Facility

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Trinity County Correctional Facility

701 Tom Bell Road
Weaverville, CA 96093
Get Directions (~ 64.11 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 623-1348

Business Hours for Trinity County Correctional Facility
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 - 5:00 pm

Trinity Animal Hospital

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Trinity Animal Hospital

30 Ponderosa Lane
Weaverville, CA 96093
Get Directions (~ 64.25 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 623-5757

Business Hours for Trinity Animal Hospital
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Del Norte County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Del Norte County Sheriff's Office

650 5th Street
Crescent City, CA 95531
Get Directions (~ 64.99 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 464-4191

Business Hours for Del Norte County Sheriff's Office
Day Opening Hours
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

Crescent City Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Crescent City Police Department

686 G Street
Crescent City, CA 95531
Get Directions (~ 65.05 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 464-2133

Business Hours for Crescent City Police Department
Day Opening Hours
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

Del Norte County Public Health Department

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Del Norte County Public Health Department

400 L St
Crescent City, CA 95531
Get Directions (~ 65.08 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 464-3191

Business Hours for Del Norte County Public Health Department
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Safeway Pharmacy #0954

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #0954

475 M St
Crescent City, CA 95531
Get Directions (~ 65.19 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 465-3663

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #0954
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 10478

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10478

657 US Highway 101 North
Crescent City, CA 95531
Get Directions (~ 65.61 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 464-5429

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10478
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Crescent City Community Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Crescent City Community Pharmacy

835 Northcrest Dr
Crescent City, CA 95531
Get Directions (~ 65.76 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 457-5340

Business Hours for Crescent City Community Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Trinity Center Community Services Dist.

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Trinity Center Community Services Dist.

PO Box 175
Trinity Center, CA 96091
Get Directions (~ 76.23 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 266-3420

Business Hours for Trinity Center Community Services Dist.
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office- Happy Camp Substation

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office- Happy Camp Substation

30 4Th Ave
Happy Camp, CA 96039
Get Directions (~ 78.67 miles) — opens in a new tab

530-493-2338

Etna Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Etna Police Department

155 Diggles Street
Etna, CA 96027
Get Directions (~ 78.81 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 467-3400

Business Hours for Etna Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Branscomb Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Branscomb Pharmacy

51 Branscomb Rd
Laytonville, CA 95454
Get Directions (~ 85.28 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 984-8370

Business Hours for Branscomb Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11341

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11341

2025 Court St, Ste A
Redding, CA 96001
Get Directions (~ 93.27 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 999-6072

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11341
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Redding Rancheria Indian Health Svcs

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Redding Rancheria Indian Health Svcs

1441 Liberty St
Redding, CA 96001
Get Directions (~ 93.49 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 224-2700

Business Hours for Redding Rancheria Indian Health Svcs
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Raley's Pharmacy #248

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #248

201 Lake Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
Get Directions (~ 93.57 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 246-3511

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #248
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 11344

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11344

1035 Placer St Ste 110
Redding, CA 96001
Get Directions (~ 93.6 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 999-6073

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11344
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Safeway 1954

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 1954

2275 Pine St
Redding, CA 96001
Get Directions (~ 93.68 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 247-3030

Business Hours for Safeway 1954
Day Opening Hours
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

California Highway Patrol 135 Redding Communications Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for California Highway Patrol 135 Redding Communications Center

2503 Cascade Blvd
Redding, CA 96003
Get Directions (~ 93.98 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 242-3210

Business Hours for California Highway Patrol 135 Redding Communications Center
Day Opening Hours
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

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Click on the button to request a mail-back package.

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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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.