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 09153

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09153

42520 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Get Directions (~ 432.53 miles)

(760) 568-5651

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09153
Day Opening Hours
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

Tri-City Case Management Office

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Tri-City Case Management Office

4002 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
Get Directions (~ 432.74 miles)

(760) 724-8411

Business Hours for Tri-City Case Management Office
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

MED CARE Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for MED CARE Pharmacy

161 Thunder Dr Ste 100
Vista, CA 92083
Get Directions (~ 432.77 miles)

(760) 758-7650

Business Hours for MED CARE Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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
SaturdayClosed

Rite Aid 05642

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05642

1363 East Vista Way
Vista, CA 92084
Get Directions (~ 432.81 miles)

(760) 726-1909

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05642
Day Opening Hours
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 # 0733

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy # 0733

3450 Marron Rd
Oceanside, CA 92056
Get Directions (~ 432.89 miles)

(760) 729-4127

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy # 0733
Day Opening Hours
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

Costco Pharmacy #124

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #124

1755 Hacienda Dr
Vista, CA 92083
Get Directions (~ 433.04 miles)

(760) 631-7255

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #124
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
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Rite Aid 05682

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05682

74958 Country Club Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Get Directions (~ 433.27 miles)

(760) 776-9760

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05682
Day Opening Hours
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 05621

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05621

955 Tamarack Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Get Directions (~ 433.3 miles)

(760) 729-4877

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05621
Day Opening Hours
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 06368

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06368

635 S Melrose Dr
Vista, CA 92081
Get Directions (~ 433.79 miles)

(760) 643-3904

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06368
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09574

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09574

883 S Santa Fe Avenue
Vista, CA 92083
Get Directions (~ 434.01 miles)

(760) 630-2134

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09574
Day Opening Hours
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 #3559

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #3559

74590 Hwy 111
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Get Directions (~ 434.96 miles)

(760) 346-2573

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #3559
Day Opening Hours
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

Cornerstone Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Cornerstone Pharmacy

39575 Washington St.
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Get Directions (~ 435.24 miles)

(760) 200-0220

Business Hours for Cornerstone Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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 - 1:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #462

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #462

951 Palomar Airport Rd
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Get Directions (~ 435.72 miles)

(760) 929-0963

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #462
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09646

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09646

42155 Washington Street
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Get Directions (~ 436.16 miles)

(760) 345-3259

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09646
Day Opening Hours
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

Carlsbad Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Carlsbad Police Department

2560 Orion Way
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Get Directions (~ 436.27 miles)

(760) 931-2100

Business Hours for Carlsbad 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

La Quinta Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for La Quinta Pharmacy

43-875 Washington St Ste A
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Get Directions (~ 436.81 miles)

(760) 777-9902

Business Hours for La Quinta Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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
SaturdayClosed

Rite Aid 05622

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05622

7100 Avenida Encinas
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Get Directions (~ 436.96 miles)

(760) 431-7380

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05622
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 10:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 10:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 10743

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10743

2650 Gateway Rd
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Get Directions (~ 437.16 miles)

(760) 795-2540

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10743
Day Opening Hours
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

Vons Pharmacy #2175

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2175

78-271 Hwy 111
La Quinta, CA 92253
Get Directions (~ 437.86 miles)

(760) 564-2225

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2175
Day Opening Hours
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 #2065

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2065

6951 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Get Directions (~ 438.19 miles)

(760) 431-0437

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2065
Day Opening Hours
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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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.