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.

Ione Pharmacy

Mail-back supply location
307 Preston Ave P O Box 1025
Ione, CA 95640
Get Directions (~ 36.36 miles)
(209) 274-2432
Please contact location for hours of operation.
MACT Ione Medical

Mail-Back Supply Location
305 Preston ave
Ione, CA 95640
Get Directions (~ 36.36 miles)
(209) 674-6182
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
Concord Police Department

Drop-off location
1350 Galindo Street
Concord, CA 94520
Get Directions (~ 36.57 miles)
(925) 671-3220
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
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Costco Pharmacy #1371

Mail-Back Supply Location
4101 Sierra College Blvd
Loomis, CA 95650
Get Directions (~ 36.68 miles)
(800) 607-6861
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
Kaiser Lincoln OP Pharmacy 261

Drop-off location
1900 Dresden Dr
Lincoln, CA 95648
Get Directions (~ 36.79 miles)
(916) 543-5140
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
Concord Urgent Care - Concentra

Mail-Back Supply Location
1855 Gateway Blvd, Ste 100
Concord, CA 94520
Get Directions (~ 36.97 miles)
(925) 685-7744
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
CVS Pharmacy 09927

Drop-off location
1193 Admiral Callaghan Lane
Vallejo, CA 94591
Get Directions (~ 37.13 miles)
(707) 552-0496
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
Costco Pharmacy #132

Mail-Back Supply Location
198 Plaza Dr
Vallejo, CA 94591
Get Directions (~ 37.17 miles)
(707) 553-6400
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 01804

Drop-off location
675 Trancas St
Napa, CA 94558
Get Directions (~ 37.19 miles)
(707) 252-2844
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
Safeway 748

Mail-Back Supply Location
3383 Bass Lake Rd
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Get Directions (~ 37.25 miles)
(530) 313-4920
Sunday5:00 am - 2:00 am
Monday5:00 am - 2:00 am
Tuesday5:00 am - 2:00 am
Wednesday5:00 am - 2:00 am
Thursday5:00 am - 2:00 am
Friday5:00 am - 2:00 am
Saturday5:00 am - 2:00 am
Costco Pharmacy #663

Mail-Back Supply Location
2400 Monument Blvd
Concord, CA 94518
Get Directions (~ 37.29 miles)
(925) 566-4002
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Concord Clinic

Mail-Back Supply Location
1333 Willow Pass Rd Ste 102
Concord, CA 94520
Get Directions (~ 37.35 miles)
(925) 825-1793
Oak Grove Pharmacy

Drop-off location
785 Oak Grove Road G2
Concord, CA 94518
Get Directions (~ 37.36 miles)
(925) 681-1823
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rite Aid 05910

Drop-off location
60 Solano Square
Benicia, CA 94510
Get Directions (~ 37.4 miles)
(707) 746-0229
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
Raley's Pharmacy #343

Mail-Back Supply Location
890 Southampton Rd
Benicia, CA 94510
Get Directions (~ 37.45 miles)
(707) 746-5565
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Costco Pharmacy #1679

Mail-Back Supply Location
280 Riversound Way
Napa , CA 94558
Get Directions (~ 37.54 miles)
(707) 819-5900
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
Safeway Pharmacy #2941

Drop-off location
707 Contra Costa Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Get Directions (~ 37.61 miles)
(925) 689-8466
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Rite Aid 05928

Drop-off location
1203 W Imola Ave
Napa, CA 94559
Get Directions (~ 37.7 miles)
(707) 255-4218
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 07141

Drop-off location
291 S Coombs St
Napa, CA 94559
Get Directions (~ 37.7 miles)
(707) 252-0101
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Raley's Pharmacy #231

Mail-Back Supply Location
6119 Horseshoe Bar Rd
Loomis, CA 95650
Get Directions (~ 37.7 miles)
(916) 652-5633
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
FoodMaxx #481

Mail-Back Supply Location
1751 Monument Blvd
Concord, CA 94520
Get Directions (~ 37.71 miles)
(925) 356-0324
Sunday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Wednesday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Thursday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Friday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday6:00 am - 12:00 am
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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.