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.

Orland Veterinary Hospital

Mail-Back Supply Location
1137 8th St
Orland, CA 95963
Get Directions (~ 99.3 miles)
(530) 865-4478
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
Saturday8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Rite Aid 06548

Drop-off location
14115 Lakeridge Circle
Magalia, CA 95954
Get Directions (~ 99.31 miles)
(530) 873-0800
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
Orlandcare Pharmacy And Medical Supply

Drop-off location
61 East Walker Street
Orland, CA 95963
Get Directions (~ 99.44 miles)
(530) 865-4688
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
Safeway 1266

Mail-Back Supply Location
11290 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161
Get Directions (~ 99.72 miles)
(530) 582-7950
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 09188

Drop-off location
869 Newville Road
Orland, CA 95963
Get Directions (~ 99.8 miles)
(530) 865-4775
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
Mad Dog Cafe at Woodfords Station

Mail-back supply location
290 Old Pony Express Way
Markleeville, CA 96120
Get Directions (~ 99.88 miles)
(530) 694-2930
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Nevada County Health and Human Services

Mail-back supply location
10075 Levon Avenue suite 202
Truckee, CA 96161
Get Directions (~ 99.93 miles)
(530) 582-7814
Monday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Orland Veterinary Hospital

Mail-back supply location
137 8th Street
Orland, CA 95963
Get Directions (~ 100.04 miles)
(530) 865-4478
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 - 12:00 pm
Costco Pharmacy #1297

Mail-Back Supply Location
1275 Airport Park Blvd
Ukiah, CA 95482
Get Directions (~ 100.06 miles)
(707) 313-8014
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
Merced County Sheriff's Office - Jess Bowling Justice Center

Drop-off location
445 I St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
Get Directions (~ 100.08 miles)
(209) 710-6000
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Valle Verde United Drug

Mail-Back Supply Location
240 Green Valley Rd
Freedom, CA 95019
Get Directions (~ 100.11 miles)
(831) 728-2239
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
SaturdayClosed
FoodMaxx #473

Mail-Back Supply Location
1235 Airport Park Blvd
Ukiah, CA 95482
Get Directions (~ 100.19 miles)
(707) 467-9007
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
Alpine County District Attorney

Drop-off location
17300 California 89
Markleeville, CA 96120
Get Directions (~ 100.24 miles)
(530) 694-2971
Wednesday12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Alpine County Public Health Clinic

Mail-back supply location
75b Diamond Valley Road
Markleeville, CA 96120
Get Directions (~ 100.28 miles)
(530) 694-2146
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
Alpine County Health Department, Environmental Health Services

Mail-back supply location
75 Diamond Valley Rd
Markleeville, CA 96120
Get Directions (~ 100.28 miles)
(530) 694-2146
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
Alpine Co Behavioral Health

Mail-Back Supply Location
40 Diamond Valley Road
Markleeville, CA 96120
Get Directions (~ 100.32 miles)
(530) 694-1816
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
Rite Aid 05855

Drop-off location
1317 E Pacheco Blvd
Los Banos, CA 93635
Get Directions (~ 100.71 miles)
(209) 826-3036
Sunday9:00 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
Hillside Health Center

Mail-Back Supply Location
333 Laws Ave
Ukiah, CA 95482
Get Directions (~ 100.78 miles)
(707) 468-1010
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mendocino CommUnity Health Center

Mail-Back Supply Location
333 Laws Ave
Ukiah, CA 95482
Get Directions (~ 100.78 miles)
(707) 468-1010
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Save Mart #631

Mail-Back Supply Location
1400 Mercey Springs Rd
Los Banos, CA 93635
Get Directions (~ 100.84 miles)
(209) 826-2765
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
ALPINE COUNTY LIBRARY

Mail-back supply location
270 LARAMIE ST.
MARKLEEVILLE, CA 96120
Get Directions (~ 100.89 miles)
(530) 694-2120
Tuesday11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday10:00 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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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.