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.

CVS Pharmacy 05267

Drop-off location
26973 Newport Rd
Menifee, CA 92584
Get Directions (~ 407.6 miles)
(951) 301-6356
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
Menifee Police Department

Drop-off location
29714 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Get Directions (~ 407.66 miles)
(951) 723-1500
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
Sav-On Pharmacy # 2509

Drop-off location
804 Avenida Pico
San Clemente, CA 92673
Get Directions (~ 407.72 miles)
(949) 492-9448
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 08943

Drop-off location
102 S Sanderson Ave
San Jacinto, CA 92582
Get Directions (~ 408.15 miles)
(951) 487-9185
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Rite Aid 05749

Drop-off location
801 North El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA 92672
Get Directions (~ 408.25 miles)
(949) 498-6752
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 08893

Drop-off location
602 N El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA 92672
Get Directions (~ 408.36 miles)
(949) 369-5281
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 06486

Drop-off location
1180 N State St
San Jacinto, CA 92583
Get Directions (~ 408.51 miles)
(951) 487-1915
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 06753

Drop-off location
28995 Newport Rd
Menifee, CA 92584
Get Directions (~ 408.73 miles)
(951) 301-8119
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
CVS Pharmacy 10434

Drop-off location
29171 Newport Rd
Menifee, CA 92584
Get Directions (~ 408.85 miles)
(951) 679-2245
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 #0609

Drop-off location
28047 Scott Rd
Murrieta, CA 92563
Get Directions (~ 410.74 miles)
(951) 679-5328
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 # 0735

Drop-off location
23893 Clinton Keith Rd
Wildomar, CA 92595
Get Directions (~ 410.79 miles)
(951) 600-4607
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 - 5:00 pm
Rite Aid 06481

Drop-off location
32450 Clinton Keith Rd
Wildomar, CA 92595
Get Directions (~ 410.82 miles)
(951) 678-9141
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
Kaiser Murrieta MOB Pharmacy 524

Drop-off location
28150 Keller Rd 1st Fl
Murrieta, CA 92563
Get Directions (~ 411.39 miles)
(951) 672-5304
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 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 - 9:00 pm
Hemet Police Department

Drop-off location
450 E Latham Ave
Hemet, CA 92543
Get Directions (~ 411.56 miles)
(951) 765-2400
Soboba Indian Health Clinic Pharmacy

Drop-off location
23119 Soboba Rd
San Jacinto, CA 92583
Get Directions (~ 411.92 miles)
(951) 654-0803
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Hemet Care Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1237 & 1243 E Florida Ave
Hemet, CA 92543
Get Directions (~ 412.12 miles)
(951) 498-4144
Monday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 3:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 07554

Drop-off location
23743 Jackson Ave
Murrieta, CA 92562
Get Directions (~ 412.14 miles)
(951) 600-0692
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Reach Out

Mail-Back Supply Location
7248 Joshua Lane
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Get Directions (~ 412.47 miles)
(760) 365-7130
Vons Pharmacy #3058

Drop-off location
57590 29 Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Get Directions (~ 412.48 miles)
(760) 365-0651
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 03033

Drop-off location
110 E Stetson Ave
Hemet, CA 92543
Get Directions (~ 412.51 miles)
(951) 766-1618
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 05686

Drop-off location
57701 29 Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Get Directions (~ 412.66 miles)
(760) 365-2618
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
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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.