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.

Capital City Pharmacy-Georgia Street

Drop-off location
339 Georgia St
Vallejo, CA 94590
Get Directions (~ 40.33 miles)
(707) 644-2272
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
Sleep Quest - Walnut Creek

Mail-Back Supply Location
1399 Ygnacio Valley Rd, #2
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Get Directions (~ 40.37 miles)
(800) 813-8358
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
SaturdayClosed
Rite Aid 05948

Drop-off location
1526 Palos Verdes Mall
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Get Directions (~ 40.98 miles)
(925) 939-8378
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
Veterans Home Of California-Pharmacy Service

Drop-off location
123 California Dr
Yountville, CA 94599
Get Directions (~ 40.98 miles)
(707) 944-4617
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Safeway 917

Mail-Back Supply Location
600 S BRdway
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Get Directions (~ 41.39 miles)
(925) 935-9205
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
Vital Total Health Medical Group Inc

Mail-Back Supply Location
710 S. BRdway Ste 21L
Walnut Creek, CA 94546
Get Directions (~ 41.43 miles)
(925) 388-9800
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
Saturday10:00 am - 3:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09545

Drop-off location
1123 South California Boulevard
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Get Directions (~ 41.74 miles)
(925) 933-8353
Sunday9:00 am - 8:00 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 - 8:00 pm
Kaiser Walnut Creek MOB 1st Fl Pharmacy 511

Drop-off location
1425 South Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Get Directions (~ 41.84 miles)
(925) 295-4461
Sunday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday8:45 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:45 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:45 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:45 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:45 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Kaiser Walnut Creek Outpatient Discharge Pharmacy 515

Drop-off location
1425 South Main Street Fl 1 Central
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Get Directions (~ 41.84 miles)
(925) 295-4000
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
Save Mart #94

Mail-Back Supply Location
15240 South Harlan Rd
Lathrop, CA 95330
Get Directions (~ 42.21 miles)
(209) 858-4798
Sunday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Amador County Public Health Department

Mail-back supply location
10877 Conductor blvd suite 400
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
Get Directions (~ 42.67 miles)
(209) 223-6407
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
Home Care Assistance - Walnut Creek

Mail-Back Supply Location
1808 Tice Valley Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Get Directions (~ 42.98 miles)
(925) 937-2018
CVS Pharmacy 09324

Drop-off location
1960 Tice Valley Boulevard
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Get Directions (~ 43.02 miles)
(925) 947-6050
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
Linda Fire Protection District Station 3

Mail-back supply location
1765 River Oaks Blvd
Plumas Lake, CA 95961
Get Directions (~ 43.15 miles)
(530) 743-5550
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
Home Care Assistance - Alamo

Mail-Back Supply Location
190-G Alamo Plaza
Alamo, CA 94507
Get Directions (~ 43.42 miles)
(925) 239-4920
Save Mart #609

Mail-Back Supply Location
11980 Hwy 88
Jackson, CA 95642
Get Directions (~ 43.58 miles)
(209) 223-5945
Sunday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Safeway Pharmacy 2778

Mail-back supply location
12110 Industry Blvd
Jackson, CA 95642
Get Directions (~ 43.64 miles)
(209) 257-0786
Sunday10:00 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
Shingle Springs Health & Wellness Center Pharmacy

Drop-off location
5168 Honpie Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
Get Directions (~ 43.64 miles)
(530) 387-4975
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
Lafayette Police Department

Drop-off location
3471 Mt. Diablo Blvd. #130
Lafayette, CA 94549
Get Directions (~ 43.65 miles)
(925) 283-3680
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
Safeway Pharmacy #2778

Drop-off location
12110 Industry Blvd.
Jackson, CA 95642
Get Directions (~ 43.65 miles)
(209) 257-0786
Sunday10:00 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
CVS Pharmacy 09296

Drop-off location
3420 Camino Tassajara
Danville, CA 94506
Get Directions (~ 43.69 miles)
(925) 736-0262
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
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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.