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.

Ramsay Rexall Drugs

Drop-off location
2246 Newport Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Get Directions (~ 386.52 miles)
(949) 646-7744
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
CVS Pharmacy 09562

Drop-off location
3981 Irvine Blvd
Irvine, CA 92602
Get Directions (~ 386.56 miles)
(714) 368-0991
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sav-On Pharmacy # 2796

Drop-off location
1260 E Ontario Ave
Corona, CA 92881
Get Directions (~ 386.65 miles)
(951) 734-9765
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sav-On Pharmacy #2572

Drop-off location
2975 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92503
Get Directions (~ 386.69 miles)
(951) 689-2370
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Best Choice Pharmacy

Drop-off location
4229 Birch St Ste 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Get Directions (~ 386.83 miles)
(949) 724-4000
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09746

Drop-off location
6840 Lincoln Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
Get Directions (~ 386.85 miles)
(951) 369-9941
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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 - 6:00 pm
Irvine Pharmacy

Drop-off location
14130 Culver Dr Ste D
Irvine, CA 92604
Get Directions (~ 387.06 miles)
(949) 651-1111
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kaiser Redlands Pharmacy 156

Drop-off location
1301 California St Fl1
Redlands, CA 92374
Get Directions (~ 387.08 miles)
(909) 809-3110
Monday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 12:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09497

Drop-off location
14330 Culver Drive
Irvine, CA 92604
Get Directions (~ 387.12 miles)
(949) 559-8129
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
Optimal Wellness Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
4200 Trabuco Rd Ste 190
Irvine, CA 92620
Get Directions (~ 387.14 miles)
(949) 861-3170
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 08894

Drop-off location
101 Redlands Mall
Redlands, CA 92373
Get Directions (~ 387.21 miles)
(909) 792-9688
Sunday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Rite Aid 05733

Drop-off location
211 E 17th Street
Costa Mesa, CA 926273831
Get Directions (~ 387.23 miles)
(949) 646-4960
Sunday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
King's Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
510 Superior Ave #105 ,
Newport Beach, CA 92618
Get Directions (~ 387.25 miles)
949.387.0780
Rim Family Services

Mail-Back Supply Location
40880 Pedder Rd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Get Directions (~ 387.36 miles)
(909) 257-7512
Redlands Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
245 Terracina Blvd, Ste 201
Redlands, CA 92373
Get Directions (~ 387.4 miles)
(909) 792-8118
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
3M

Mail-Back Supply Location
18750 Minnesota Rd
Corona, CA 92881
Get Directions (~ 387.72 miles)
(951) 737-3441
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
CVS Pharmacy 08881

Drop-off location
1020 Irvine Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Get Directions (~ 387.99 miles)
(949) 642-0122
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
CVS Pharmacy 10310

Drop-off location
1795 E. Lugonia Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Get Directions (~ 388.05 miles)
(909) 794-1721
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sav-On Pharmacy #1319

Drop-off location
450 E Cypress Ave
Redlands, CA 92373
Get Directions (~ 388.11 miles)
(909) 793-2218
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09540

Drop-off location
2521 East Bluff Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Get Directions (~ 388.13 miles)
(949) 717-6642
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
Sav-On Pharmacy #2591

Drop-off location
14201 Jeffrey Rd
Irvine, CA 92620
Get Directions (~ 388.31 miles)
(949) 733-0945
Sunday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 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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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.