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 08818

Drop-off location
997 Woodland Pkwy
San Marcos, CA 92069
Get Directions (~ 439.53 miles)
(760) 739-0731
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
Kaiser San Marcos Pharmacy 220

Drop-off location
400 Craven Rd
San Marcos, CA 920784201
Get Directions (~ 439.81 miles)
(866) 385-2650
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09558

Drop-off location
320 S Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92078
Get Directions (~ 439.83 miles)
(760) 471-8019
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
CVS Pharmacy 09961

Drop-off location
191 Woodland Pkwy
San Marcos, CA 92069
Get Directions (~ 440.13 miles)
(760) 471-9007
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
Town Square Pharmacy

Drop-off location
81-709 Dr Carreon Blvd #E-3
Indio, CA 92201
Get Directions (~ 440.48 miles)
(760) 342-4933
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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09528

Drop-off location
7740 Rancho Santa Fe Rd
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Get Directions (~ 440.49 miles)
(760) 753-5115
Sunday9:00 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 - 7:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09134

Drop-off location
49980 Jefferson St
Indio, CA 92201
Get Directions (~ 440.52 miles)
(760) 771-8848
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 - 10:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Vons Pharmacy #2724

Drop-off location
3439 Via Montebello
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Get Directions (~ 440.61 miles)
(760) 633-0168
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
Indio Medical Pharmacy

Drop-off location
81-893 Dr Carreon Blvd Ste 7
Indio, CA 92201
Get Directions (~ 440.61 miles)
(760) 347-0659
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Indio Medical Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
81893 Dr Carreon Blvd Ste 7
Indio, CA 92201
Get Directions (~ 440.61 miles)
(760) 347-0659
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sav-On Pharmacy # 0750

Drop-off location
1571 San Elijo Rd S
San Marcos, CA 92078
Get Directions (~ 440.68 miles)
(760) 798-2824
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 #2345

Drop-off location
1000 West El Norte Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92026
Get Directions (~ 440.69 miles)
760) 747-5910
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 #1080

Mail-Back Supply Location
725 Center Dr
San Marcos, CA 92069
Get Directions (~ 440.81 miles)
(760) 871-6867
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
CVS Pharmacy 09181

Drop-off location
455 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
Get Directions (~ 441.07 miles)
(760) 436-4055
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
Nordahl Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
740 Nordahl Rd #120
San Marcos, CA 92069
Get Directions (~ 441.1 miles)
(760) 501-0030
SundayClosed
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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Town Square Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
81 709 Dr Carreon Blvd
Indio, CA 92201
Get Directions (~ 441.16 miles)
(760) 342-4933
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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09103

Drop-off location
318 W El Norte Parkway
Escondido, CA 92026
Get Directions (~ 441.42 miles)
(760) 489-1505
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
Vons Pharmacy #2144

Drop-off location
262 North El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
Get Directions (~ 441.44 miles)
(760) 942-4195
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 09135

Drop-off location
129 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
Get Directions (~ 441.71 miles)
(760) 942-2269
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Palomar Medical Center Escondido

Mail-Back Supply Location
2185 Citracado Parkway
Escondido, CA 92029
Get Directions (~ 441.74 miles)
(442) 281-5000
Coachella Pharmacy

Drop-off location
49689 Calhoun St
Coachella, CA 92236
Get Directions (~ 442.73 miles)
(760) 399-4526
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
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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.