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.

Rite Aid 06023

Drop-off location
1551 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Get Directions (~ 58.78 miles)
(707) 544-4050
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
Rite Aid 06014

Drop-off location
1300 West F Street
Oakdale, CA 95361
Get Directions (~ 58.9 miles)
(209) 847-1324
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 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
Save Mart #48

Mail-Back Supply Location
1449 E"F" St
Oakdale, CA 95361
Get Directions (~ 58.92 miles)
(209) 847-7044
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
River Oak Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1080 West F Street Suite D
Oakdale, CA 95361
Get Directions (~ 58.97 miles)
(209) 847-2226
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
Saturday9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Safeway Pharmacy #1661

Drop-off location
2001 Mchenry Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
Get Directions (~ 59.19 miles)
(209) 571-6288
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 06008

Drop-off location
1707 McHenry Avenue
Modesto, CA 953504306
Get Directions (~ 59.33 miles)
(209) 526-4773
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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 - 6:00 pm
Save Mart #1

Mail-Back Supply Location
3401 Oakdale Rd
Modesto, CA 95355
Get Directions (~ 59.38 miles)
(209) 272-8494
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
CVS Pharmacy 09248

Drop-off location
1700 Mchenry Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
Get Directions (~ 59.47 miles)
(209) 529-4810
Sunday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety

Drop-off location
500 City Center Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Get Directions (~ 59.5 miles)
(707) 584-2600
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
Rite Aid 06015

Drop-off location
1449 East F Street Ste 102
Oakdale, CA 95361
Get Directions (~ 59.54 miles)
(209) 847-4279
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
Santa Rosa Police Department

Drop-off location
965 Sonoma Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Get Directions (~ 59.58 miles)
(707) 543-3600
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
Creekside Pharmacy

Mail-back supply location
95 Montgomery Dr Ste 108
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Get Directions (~ 59.64 miles)
(707) 525-1130
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
Kaiser Rohnert Park Pharmacy 521

Drop-off location
5900 State Farm Dr
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Get Directions (~ 59.67 miles)
(707) 206-3001
Monday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Raley's Pharmacy #337

Mail-Back Supply Location
100 Raley's Town Center
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Get Directions (~ 59.74 miles)
(707) 585-3444
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Safeway Pharmacy #0918

Drop-off location
6340 Commerce Blvd
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Get Directions (~ 59.8 miles)
(707) 585-5980
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
CVS Pharmacy 09884

Drop-off location
2601 Oakdale Rd Ste E
Modesto, CA 95355
Get Directions (~ 59.92 miles)
(209) 523-4932
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 am
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Cotati Police Department

Drop-off location
203 West Sierra Avenue
Cotati, CA 94931
Get Directions (~ 59.95 miles)
(707) 792-4611
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
Costco Pharmacy #41

Mail-Back Supply Location
1900 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Get Directions (~ 59.95 miles)
(707) 578-1711
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
ANGELS CAMP BRANCH

Mail-back supply location
356 N. MAIN STREET
ANGELS CAMP, CA 95222
Get Directions (~ 60.05 miles)
(209) 736-2198
Tuesday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dept of Health Services

Mail-Back Supply Location
625 Fifth St
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Get Directions (~ 60.15 miles)
(707) 565-4400
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
Dept of Health Services

Mail-Back Supply Location
625 Fifth Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Get Directions (~ 60.15 miles)
(707) 565-4400
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
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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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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.