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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CA Home-Generated Sharps Program

Public Resources Code section 42036.2

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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.

Lyons Pharmacy

Drop-off location
642 Palomar Street
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Get Directions (~ 473.34 miles)
(619) 407-5555
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
CVS Pharmacy 09120

Drop-off location
800 Palm Avenue
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Get Directions (~ 473.38 miles)
(619) 424-8989
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 10182

Drop-off location
866 Eastlake Pkwy
Chula Vista, CA 91914
Get Directions (~ 473.83 miles)
(619) 482-8959
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
CVS Pharmacy 09115

Drop-off location
645 Saturn Blvd
San Diego, CA 92154
Get Directions (~ 474.01 miles)
(619) 429-8932
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 09113

Drop-off location
645 E Palomar Street
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Get Directions (~ 474.25 miles)
(619) 421-6500
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 #2071

Drop-off location
2250 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91915
Get Directions (~ 474.3 miles)
(619) 656-3629
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 05668

Drop-off location
1854 Coronado Avenue
San Diego, CA 92154
Get Directions (~ 474.43 miles)
(619) 424-8612
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 09524

Drop-off location
3350 Palm Ave
San Diego, CA 92154
Get Directions (~ 475.02 miles)
(619) 424-7030
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 #2115

Drop-off location
620 Dennery Rd
San Diego, CA 92154
Get Directions (~ 475.89 miles)
(619) 428-3311
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 #2826

Drop-off location
1745 Eastlake Pkwy
Chula Vista, CA 91915
Get Directions (~ 475.98 miles)
(619) 421-4142
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
Calipatria Police Department

Drop-off location
140 West Main Street
Calipatria, CA 92233
Get Directions (~ 498.21 miles)
(760) 348-2211
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Vons Pharmacy #1767

Drop-off location
475 West Main St
Brawley, CA 92227
Get Directions (~ 504.53 miles)
(760) 351-3007
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 05674

Drop-off location
405 West Main Street
Brawley, CA 92227
Get Directions (~ 504.64 miles)
(760) 344-5732
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
Valley Medical Pharmacy

Drop-off location
630 Main Street
Brawley, CA 92227
Get Directions (~ 505.28 miles)
(760) 344-6303
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
Blythe Police Department

Drop-off location
240 North Spring Street
Blythe, CA 92225
Get Directions (~ 511.59 miles)
(760) 922-6111
J & R Unity Inc. (Blythe Mart Pharmacy)

Drop-off location
301 W Hobsonway
Blythe, CA 92225
Get Directions (~ 511.59 miles)
(760) 922-3511
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
SaturdayClosed
Rite Aid 05673

Drop-off location
616 E Hobson Way
Blythe, CA 92225
Get Directions (~ 512.08 miles)
(760) 922-9867
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 #121

Mail-Back Supply Location
2030 North Imperial Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
Get Directions (~ 512.62 miles)
(760) 353-2380
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
Vons Pharmacy #2406

Drop-off location
750 North Imperial Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
Get Directions (~ 513.27 miles)
(760) 353-2720
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 05680

Drop-off location
1501 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
Get Directions (~ 513.66 miles)
(760) 352-5731
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
El Centro Police Department

Drop-off location
150 N 11Th St
El Centro, CA 92243
Get Directions (~ 513.83 miles)
(760) 352-2111
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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.