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.

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
ABC Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
1600 E Citrus Ave Ste K
Redlands, CA 92374
Get Directions (~ 388.63 miles)
(909) 726-3080
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed
Elong Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
15415 Jeffrey Rd Ste 108
Irvine, CA 92618
Get Directions (~ 388.75 miles)
(949) 988-3998
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 - 6:00 pm
Sav-On Pharmacy # 0597

Drop-off location
4541 Campus Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
Get Directions (~ 388.93 miles)
(949) 854-8280
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 09486

Drop-off location
5385 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92604
Get Directions (~ 389.03 miles)
(949) 733-8226
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
Rite Aid 05747

Drop-off location
1016 Bayside Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Get Directions (~ 389.41 miles)
(949) 760-0111
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
Newport Coast Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
400 Newport Center Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Get Directions (~ 389.82 miles)
(949) 719-3707
SundayClosed
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 - 1:30 pm
Hill Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
1441 Avocado Ave #101
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Get Directions (~ 389.94 miles)
(949) 640-6564
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
Newport Center Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
1401 Avocado Ave Ste 104
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Get Directions (~ 389.97 miles)
(949) 640-1320
SundayClosed
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 - 2:00 pm
Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group

Mail-Back Supply Location
16305 Sand Canyon Ave, Ste 225
Irvine, CA 92618
Get Directions (~ 389.97 miles)
949-679-6874
CVS Pharmacy 09803

Drop-off location
491 E Alessandro Blvd
Riverside, CA 92508
Get Directions (~ 390.11 miles)
(951) 780-1835
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
Kaiser Alton-Sand Canyon MOB Pharmacy 374

Drop-off location
6650 Alton Pkwy Bldg 2 Fl1
Irvine, CA 926183734
Get Directions (~ 390.14 miles)
(949) 932-5090
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
Rite Aid 05746

Drop-off location
1610 San Miguel Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Get Directions (~ 390.18 miles)
(949) 644-6422
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Rite Aid 05713

Drop-off location
17055 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 925045923
Get Directions (~ 390.6 miles)
(951) 780-3343
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
Costco Pharmacy #455

Mail-Back Supply Location
12700 Day St
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Get Directions (~ 390.63 miles)
(951) 697-7737
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
Valley Care Pharmacy

Drop-off location
11441 Heacock Street Suite D
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
Get Directions (~ 390.67 miles)
(951) 200-4592
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
Chinaka's Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
23900 Ironwood Ave Ste C 92557
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
Get Directions (~ 391.05 miles)
(951) 485-8100
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 - 7:00 pm
Costco Pharmacy #454

Mail-Back Supply Location
115 Technology W Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
Get Directions (~ 391.06 miles)
(949) 453-0435
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
Rite Aid 05725

Drop-off location
23975 Ironwood Avenue
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
Get Directions (~ 391.14 miles)
(951) 242-1742
Sunday9:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sav-On Pharmacy # 2514

Drop-off location
8938 Trautwein Rd
Riverside, CA 92508
Get Directions (~ 391.54 miles)
(951) 656-3394
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
Pavilions Pharmacy #1911

Drop-off location
21181 Newport Coast Dr
Newport Coast, CA 92657
Get Directions (~ 391.59 miles)
(949) 718-4986
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
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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.