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.

Torres-Martinez Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Torres-Martinez Pharmacy

66655 Martinez Rd
Thermal, CA 92274
Get Directions (~ 451.13 miles)

(760) 397-4476

Business Hours for Torres-Martinez Pharmacy
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 - 2:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Vons Pharmacy #2081

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2081

13255 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
Get Directions (~ 451.17 miles)

(858) 484-7241

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2081
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

Rite Aid 05662

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05662

11845 Carmel Mountain Road
San Diego, CA 92128
Get Directions (~ 451.38 miles)

(858) 451-5711

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05662
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

UCSD Outpatient Pavilion Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for UCSD Outpatient Pavilion Pharmacy

9400 Campus Point Dr Room 3-400A
La Jolla, CA 92037
Get Directions (~ 452.74 miles)

(858) 657-7000

Business Hours for UCSD Outpatient Pavilion Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Practical Recovery Psych; Suite A220

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Practical Recovery Psych; Suite A220

8950 Villa La Jolla Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
Get Directions (~ 452.82 miles)

(800) 977-6110

Business Hours for Practical Recovery Psych; Suite A220
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

CVS Pharmacy 09177

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09177

8260 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92126
Get Directions (~ 453.04 miles)

(858) 566-3031

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09177
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 09195

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09195

8831 Villa La Jolla
La Jolla, CA 92037
Get Directions (~ 453.08 miles)

(858) 457-4480

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09195
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 10:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 10:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09102

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09102

10575 Scripps Poway Pkwy
San Diego, CA 92131
Get Directions (~ 453.21 miles)

(858) 547-3939

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09102
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

Vons Pharmacy #2107

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2107

10675 Scripps Poway Pkwy
San Diego, CA 92131
Get Directions (~ 453.28 miles)

(858) 693-1545

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2107
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 #2323

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2323

7544 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
Get Directions (~ 453.41 miles)

(858) 454-0932

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2323
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

CVS Pharmacy 09105

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09105

12358 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064
Get Directions (~ 453.41 miles)

(858) 748-9220

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09105
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09926

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09926

7525 Eads Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
Get Directions (~ 453.45 miles)

(858) 551-8698

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09926
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 #2012

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2012

7788 Regents Rd
San Diego, CA 92122
Get Directions (~ 453.69 miles)

(858) 455-6340

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2012
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

Sav-On Pharmacy #0725

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #0725

1459 Main St
Ramona, CA 92065
Get Directions (~ 454.38 miles)

(760) 789-0094

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #0725
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

CVS Pharmacy 09194

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09194

1810 Main St
Ramona, CA 92065
Get Directions (~ 454.52 miles)

(760) 789-9062

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09194
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 05658

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05658

4077 Governor Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
Get Directions (~ 454.83 miles)

(858) 453-0631

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05658
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 #4018

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #4018

10016 Scripps Ranch Blvd
San Diego, CA 92131
Get Directions (~ 455.1 miles)

(858) 621-5120

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #4018
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 #775

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #775

12155 Tech Center Dr
Poway, CA 92064
Get Directions (~ 455.2 miles)

(858) 848-2478

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #775
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

CVS Pharmacy 09175

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09175

4829 Clairemont Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
Get Directions (~ 456.08 miles)

(858) 273-5300

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09175
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

Costco Pharmacy #401

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #401

4605 Morena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
Get Directions (~ 456.19 miles)

(858) 270-6920

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #401
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
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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.