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.

CARL MARTIN LUCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Mail-back supply location
801 SECOND ST.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, CA 95045
Get Directions (~ 106 miles)
(831) 623-4687
Monday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Alternative Education Programs

Mail-Back Supply Location
191 Alvarado St
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 106.05 miles)
(831) 636-8408
San Andreas Continuation High

Mail-Back Supply Location
191 Alvarado St
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 106.05 miles)
(831) 637-9269
Santa Ana OpportUnity School

Mail-Back Supply Location
191 Alvarado St
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 106.05 miles)
(831) 636-8408
Ritter Animal Hospital

Mail-back supply location
5572 State Highway 49 N
Mariposa, CA 95338
Get Directions (~ 106.08 miles)
(209) 966-5666
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
Hollister Dual Academy

Mail-Back Supply Location
921 Santa Anna Rd
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 106.08 miles)
(831) 634-4930
Hollister Community Center

Mail-back supply location
300 West Street
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 106.09 miles)
(831) 688-0400
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
Jovenes de Antaño Senior Center

Mail-back supply location
300 West Street
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 106.1 miles)
(831) 637-9767
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
Lucky #719

Mail-Back Supply Location
291 Mccray St
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 106.16 miles)
(831) 634-2810
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
Hollister Police Department Substation

Drop-off location
365 Fourth Street
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 106.2 miles)
(831) 636-4330
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
SAN BENITO COUNTY FREE LIBRARY

Mail-back supply location
470 FIFTH ST.
HOLLISTER, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 106.21 miles)
(831) 636-4107
Please contact location for hours of operation.
San Benito Office Of Education

Mail-Back Supply Location
460 5th St
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 106.22 miles)
(831) 637-5393
Marguerite Maze Middle School

Mail-Back Supply Location
900 Meridian St
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 106.25 miles)
(831) 636-4480
Early Childhood Special Ed.

Mail-Back Supply Location
1011 Line St
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 106.63 miles)
(831) 630-2525
San Benito Co Public Health; Suite A-202

Mail-Back Supply Location
351 Tres Pinos Rd
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 107.2 miles)
(831) 637-5367
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
Safeway 1757

Mail-Back Supply Location
591 Tres Pinos Rd
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 107.21 miles)
(831) 638-3240
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 05971

Drop-off location
1701 Airline Highway
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 107.25 miles)
(831) 636-1692
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
Nob Hill Pharmacy #605

Mail-Back Supply Location
1700 Airline Hwy
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 107.3 miles)
(831) 637-7423
Sunday9:00 am - 5:30 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 - 5:30 pm
Mariposa Senior Activities Center

Mail-back supply location
5246 Spriggs Lane
Mariposa, CA 95338
Get Directions (~ 107.4 miles)
(209) 966-6632
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
Fritter, Schulz & Zollinger

Mail-Back Supply Location
1710 Memorial Dr Ste A
Hollister, CA 95023
Get Directions (~ 107.46 miles)
(831) 637-8108
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
MACT Mariposa dental

Mail-Back Supply Location
5204 hospital rd
Mariposa, CA 95338
Get Directions (~ 107.56 miles)
(209) 966-0573
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:

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  • ● 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.