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.

MACT San Andreas Dental

Mail-Back Supply Location
1113A Hwy 49
San Andreas , CA 95249
Get Directions (~ 50.62 miles)
(209) 755-1460
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
Central Pharmacy - Richmond

Drop-off location
2300 MacDonald Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
Get Directions (~ 50.7 miles)
(510) 234-4381
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Central Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
2300 Mac Donald Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
Get Directions (~ 50.71 miles)
(510) 234-4381
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
CVS Pharmacy 09949

Drop-off location
1201 W Main St Ste 14
Ripon, CA 95366
Get Directions (~ 51.07 miles)
(209) 599-4686
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
Peach Tree Pharmacy

Drop-off location
5730 Packard Ave., Suite 620
Marysville, CA 95901
Get Directions (~ 51.12 miles)
(530) 812-9400
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Raley's Pharmacy #242

Mail-Back Supply Location
700 Onstott Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95991
Get Directions (~ 51.12 miles)
(530) 673-8880
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 7:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Linda Fire Protection District

Mail-back supply location
1286 Scales Ave
Marysville, CA 95901
Get Directions (~ 51.26 miles)
(530) 743-1553
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
FoodMaxx #472

Mail-Back Supply Location
6000 Lindhurst Ave
Marysville, CA 95901
Get Directions (~ 51.3 miles)
(530) 749-1050
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
Costco Pharmacy #482

Mail-Back Supply Location
4801 Central Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
Get Directions (~ 51.3 miles)
(510) 898-2003
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
Costco Pharmacy #1658

Mail-Back Supply Location
1214 North Beale Rd
Linda, CA 95901
Get Directions (~ 51.34 miles)
(530) 491-2717
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
Pine Grove Branch Library

Mail-back supply location
19889 California 88
Pine Grove, CA 95665
Get Directions (~ 51.37 miles)
Please contact location for hours of operation.
CVS Pharmacy 03078

Drop-off location
2151 Meeker Avenue
Richmond, CA 94804
Get Directions (~ 51.4 miles)
(510) 231-5922
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 - 5:00 pm
Kaiser Outpatient MOB Addition Hospital Pharmacy 123

Drop-off location
901 Nevin Avenue Mob Addition
Richmond, CA 94801
Get Directions (~ 51.43 miles)
(510) 307-3161
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
San Andreas Pharmacy

Mail-back supply location
45 E Saint Charles St Ste C
San Andreas, CA 95249
Get Directions (~ 51.79 miles)
(209) 754-7110
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
San AnDreas Pharmacy

Drop-off location
45 E Saint Charles St Ste C
San Andreas, CA 95249
Get Directions (~ 51.79 miles)
(209) 754-7110
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
CareZone Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
860 Harbour Way South
Richmond, CA 98112
Get Directions (~ 51.89 miles)
(844) 792-2739
Rite Aid 06434

Drop-off location
1710 California Street
Escalon, CA 953202051
Get Directions (~ 52.34 miles)
(209) 838-3524
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
Royal Oak Pharmacy

Drop-off location
812 5th St
Marysville, CA 95901
Get Directions (~ 52.44 miles)
(530) 743-4629
Please contact location for hours of operation.
FoodMaxx #471

Mail-Back Supply Location
1232 Colusa Ave
Yuba City, CA 95991
Get Directions (~ 52.51 miles)
(530) 671-4612
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
Safesave Pharmacy

Drop-off location
737 Colusa Avenue
Yuba City, CA 95991
Get Directions (~ 52.63 miles)
(530) 674-3550
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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Save Mart #610

Mail-Back Supply Location
828 J St
Marysville, CA 95901
Get Directions (~ 52.67 miles)
(530) 743-4632
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
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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.