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.

Davis Pharmacy

Drop-off location
635 Anderson Road Suite 3
Davis, CA 95616
Get Directions (~ 14.29 miles)
(530) 746-2190
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Raley's Pharmacy #448

Mail-Back Supply Location
1601 West Capitol Ave
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Get Directions (~ 14.36 miles)
(916) 372-3111
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
U.C. Davis Medical Center-2315 Stockton Boulevard

Drop-off location
2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
Get Directions (~ 14.43 miles)
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Safeway Pharmacy #2684

Drop-off location
1814 19Th St
Sacramento, CA 95811
Get Directions (~ 14.45 miles)
(916) 492-9977
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
U.C. Davis Medical Center-X Street

Drop-off location
4501 X Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
Get Directions (~ 14.51 miles)
(916) 734-5865
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Rite Aid 06065

Drop-off location
1260 W Capitol Ave
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Get Directions (~ 14.54 miles)
(916) 371-4890
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
Ambulatory Care Center Pharmacy

Drop-off location
4860 Y Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
Get Directions (~ 14.59 miles)
(916) 734-6250
Please contact location for hours of operation.
One Community Health Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1500 21St St
Sacramento, CA 95811
Get Directions (~ 14.73 miles)
(916) 914-6256
SundayClosed
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 - 5:00 pm
Save Mart #604

Mail-Back Supply Location
1900 Anderson Rd
Davis, CA 95616
Get Directions (~ 14.86 miles)
(530) 758-0580
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
Pucci’s Pharmacy

Drop-off location
3257 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95816
Get Directions (~ 15.02 miles)
(916) 442-5891
SundayClosed
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
Davis Compounding

Mail-Back Supply Location
1205 Drake Dr
Davis, CA 95616
Get Directions (~ 15.05 miles)
(530) 756-1255
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Davis Compounding Sol Phmcy

Mail-Back Supply Location
1205 Drake Drive
Davis , CA 95616
Get Directions (~ 15.05 miles)
(530) 756-1255
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Kaiser Downtown Commons Pharmacy 971

Drop-off location
501 J St 1st Fl
Sacramento, CA 958142325
Get Directions (~ 15.08 miles)
(916) 497-4250
Monday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Save Mart #622

Mail-Back Supply Location
5600 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819
Get Directions (~ 15.19 miles)
(916) 456-3862
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 #2242

Drop-off location
1025 Alhambra Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95816
Get Directions (~ 15.23 miles)
(916) 456-3421
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 00182

Drop-off location
8400 Bradshaw Rd
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Get Directions (~ 15.43 miles)
(916) 689-1124
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
Sutter Center for Psychiatry

Drop-off location
7700 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95826
Get Directions (~ 15.59 miles)
(916) 386-3000
Sutter Center for Psychiatry

Mail-Back Supply Location
7700 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95826
Get Directions (~ 15.59 miles)
(916) 386-3000
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
Uc Davis Clinic Pharmacy In Davis

Drop-off location
2660 West Covell Blvd
Davis, CA 95616
Get Directions (~ 15.68 miles)
(530) 747-3051
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Sacramento State, Student Health Services Pharmacy

Drop-off location
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
Get Directions (~ 15.86 miles)
(916) 278-6040
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Raley's Pharmacy #420

Mail-Back Supply Location
8391 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
Get Directions (~ 16.28 miles)
(916) 383-4541
SundayClosed
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 - 5:30 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.