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 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
Safeway Pharmacy #1211

Drop-off location
3496 Camino Tassajara Rd
Danville, CA 94506
Get Directions (~ 43.7 miles)
(925) 736-0346
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
Home Care Assistance - Lafayette

Mail-Back Supply Location
3518P Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549
Get Directions (~ 43.71 miles)
925-820-8390
Safeway 783

Mail-Back Supply Location
3540 Mt. Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549
Get Directions (~ 43.78 miles)
(925) 283-0228
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
Danville Police Department

Drop-off location
500 La Gonda Way
Danville, CA 94526
Get Directions (~ 43.81 miles)
(925) 314-3700
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunrise Pharmacy Inc

Mail-back supply location
51 Wellness Way #110
Valley Springs, CA 95252
Get Directions (~ 43.83 miles)
(209) 584-9088
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
Valley Springs Branch

Mail-back supply location
240 Pine St.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
Get Directions (~ 43.92 miles)
(209) 772-1318
Monday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Kaiser Tracy OP Pharmacy 431

Drop-off location
2185 W Grant Line Road
Tracy, CA 95377
Get Directions (~ 43.94 miles)
(209) 839-6212
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
Costco Pharmacy #658

Mail-Back Supply Location
3250 W Grantline Rd
Tracy, CA 95377
Get Directions (~ 44.05 miles)
(209) 830-5342
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 09938

Drop-off location
3625 Mount Diablo Boulevard
Lafayette, CA 94549
Get Directions (~ 44.09 miles)
(925) 284-7121
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
Safeway 2874

Mail-Back Supply Location
4080 San Pablo Ave
Hercules, CA 94547
Get Directions (~ 44.14 miles)
(510) 322-9030
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
CVS Pharmacy 09390

Drop-off location
200 E Highway 12 Ste D
Valley Springs, CA 95252
Get Directions (~ 44.23 miles)
(209) 772-9681
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Lucky #718

Mail-Back Supply Location
1590 Sycamore Ave
Hercules, CA 94547
Get Directions (~ 44.36 miles)
(510) 245-7080
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 - 12:00 am
Saturday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Rite Aid 05923

Drop-off location
1560 Sycamore Avenue
Hercules, CA 94547
Get Directions (~ 44.38 miles)
(510) 799-1252
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
Ridgeline Pediatric - Auburn

Mail-Back Supply Location
1121 Maidu Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 44.46 miles)
(530) 537-2959
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
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09800

Drop-off location
650 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
Danville, CA 94526
Get Directions (~ 44.54 miles)
(925) 820-3222
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
Save Mart #386

Mail-Back Supply Location
1172 N Main
Manteca, CA 95336
Get Directions (~ 44.57 miles)
(209) 239-2267
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
Lucky #708

Mail-Back Supply Location
660 San Ramon Valley Rd
Danville, CA 94526
Get Directions (~ 44.57 miles)
(925) 820-4522
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 - 12:00 am
Saturday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Kaiser Manteca OP Pharmacy 491

Drop-off location
1721 West Yosemite
Manteca, CA 95337
Get Directions (~ 44.78 miles)
(209) 824-5088
Sunday7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Monday7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wheatland Police Department

Drop-off location
207 Main Street
Wheatland, CA 95692
Get Directions (~ 44.8 miles)
(530) 633-2016
Monday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Amador Community Foundation

Mail-back supply location
571 California 49
Jackson, CA 95642
Get Directions (~ 44.9 miles)
(209) 223-2148
Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 4:00 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.