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.

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
Vons Pharmacy #1796

Drop-off location
33644 Yucaipa Blvd.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Get Directions (~ 392.43 miles)
(909) 790-1961
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
Green Valley Pharmacy

Drop-off location
33733 Yucaipa Blvd, Ste 1
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Get Directions (~ 392.58 miles)
(909) 790-1688
Rite Aid 06561

Drop-off location
11352 Bryant Street
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Get Directions (~ 393.02 miles)
(909) 790-4232
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
Rite Aid 05709

Drop-off location
34420 Yucaipa Blvd
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Get Directions (~ 393.08 miles)
(909) 797-1312
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 09587

Drop-off location
21761 Lake Forest Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Get Directions (~ 393.56 miles)
(949) 855-8307
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
Rite Aid 05736

Drop-off location
24330 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 926372775
Get Directions (~ 394.48 miles)
(949) 830-0391
Sunday10:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Zane Pharmacy

Drop-off location
23653 El Toro Road Suite A
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Get Directions (~ 394.68 miles)
(949) 586-7780
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
Zane Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
23653 El Toro Rd, Ste A
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Get Directions (~ 394.7 miles)
(949) 586-7780
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
CVS Pharmacy 09246

Drop-off location
24167 Paseo De Valencia
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Get Directions (~ 394.8 miles)
(949) 586-3503
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
RUHS Surgical Center Pharmacy

Drop-off location
26600 Cactus Ave
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Get Directions (~ 394.83 miles)
(951) 988-9520
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Vons Pharmacy #2818

Drop-off location
11800 De Palma Rd
Corona, CA 92883
Get Directions (~ 395.24 miles)
(951) 603-0814
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
Riverside CommUnity District Police Department - Moreno Valley

Drop-off location
16130 Lasselle St, Parkside Complex 1
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
Get Directions (~ 395.82 miles)
951-222-8171
Marino Valley College

Mail-Back Supply Location
16130 Lasselle St
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
Get Directions (~ 395.82 miles)
951-571-6100
CVS Pharmacy 08891

Drop-off location
26851 Trabuco Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Get Directions (~ 395.87 miles)
(949) 581-5990
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
Kaiser Iris MOB 2 Outpatient Pharmacy 531

Drop-off location
27200 Iris Ave Mob 2 Fl 1
Moreno Valley, CA 925554802
Get Directions (~ 396.03 miles)
(951) 251-6397
Sunday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Monday9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Pavilions Pharmacy #2089

Drop-off location
600 North Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Get Directions (~ 396.18 miles)
(949) 376-3383
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 #2549

Drop-off location
23072 Alicia Pkwy
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Get Directions (~ 396.26 miles)
(949) 583-9779
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 08872

Drop-off location
26891 Aliso Creek Road
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Get Directions (~ 396.74 miles)
(949) 360-4081
Sunday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
South Marina Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
5 Journey #140A
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Get Directions (~ 396.76 miles)
(949) 643-5163
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
CVS Pharmacy 08846

Drop-off location
21572 Plano Trabuco
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
Get Directions (~ 396.88 miles)
(949) 589-3792
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 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.