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.

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
CVS Pharmacy 09322

Drop-off location
2085 Fair Oaks Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95825
Get Directions (~ 16.88 miles)
(916) 929-9577
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sac Behavioral Health Hospital

Mail-Back Supply Location
1400 Expo Pkwy
Sacramento, CA 95815
Get Directions (~ 16.96 miles)
(877) 978-4848
Costco Pharmacy #471

Mail-Back Supply Location
1600 Expo Pkwy
Sacramento, CA 95815
Get Directions (~ 17.1 miles)
(916) 830-1078
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
CVS Pharmacy 02290

Drop-off location
1587 W El Camino Ave
Sacramento, CA 95833
Get Directions (~ 17.13 miles)
(916) 568-1667
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Kaiser Sacramento Fair Oaks Pharmacy 613

Drop-off location
2345 Fair Oaks Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95825
Get Directions (~ 17.19 miles)
(916) 480-6705
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
Save Mart #625

Mail-Back Supply Location
2501 Fairoaks Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95825
Get Directions (~ 17.29 miles)
(916) 484-7994
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
Raley's Pharmacy #302

Mail-Back Supply Location
10430 Twin Cities Rd
Galt, CA 95632
Get Directions (~ 17.35 miles)
(209) 745-4881
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
AHCS

Mail-Back Supply Location
1820 Tribute Rd Ste G
Sacramento, CA 95815
Get Directions (~ 17.45 miles)
(916) 518-0659
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
Rite Aid 06081

Drop-off location
9133 Kiefer Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95826
Get Directions (~ 17.59 miles)
(916) 366-1377
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
Save Mart #623

Mail-Back Supply Location
9137 Kiefer Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95826
Get Directions (~ 17.62 miles)
(916) 366-3555
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
Kaiser Sacramento Point West Main Pharmacy 626

Drop-off location
1650 Response Road Fl 1
Sacramento, CA 95815
Get Directions (~ 17.67 miles)
(916) 614-4065
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
FoodMaxx #488

Mail-Back Supply Location
3291 Truxel Rd
Sacramento, CA 95833
Get Directions (~ 17.97 miles)
(916) 646-2023
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
Kaiser Vacaville MOB B 24hr OP Pharmacy 673

Drop-off location
1 Quality Dr. Specialty Care Bldg 1st Fl
Vacaville, CA 95688
Get Directions (~ 18.05 miles)
(707) 624-3152
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
Bel Air Pharmacy #528

Mail-Back Supply Location
3250 Arena Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
Get Directions (~ 18.45 miles)
(916) 419-4442
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
Costco Pharmacy #1673

Mail-Back Supply Location
3881 E Commerce Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
Get Directions (~ 18.46 miles)
(916) 265-9594
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
INNOVA PHARMACY OF ARDEN-ARCADE

Drop-off location
2400 Glendale Lane Ste A
Sacramento, CA 95825
Get Directions (~ 18.48 miles)
(916) 623-4444
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
CVS Pharmacy 09917

Drop-off location
625 Elmira Rd
Vacaville, CA 95687
Get Directions (~ 18.82 miles)
(707) 451-0285
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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
Save Mart #72

Mail-Back Supply Location
1059 "C" St
Galt, CA 95632
Get Directions (~ 18.83 miles)
(209) 745-3471
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
VacaValley Hospital Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1020 Nut Tree Rd
Vacaville, CA 95687
Get Directions (~ 18.86 miles)
(707) 624-8066
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
Kaiser Permanente

Mail-Back Supply Location
3240 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
Get Directions (~ 18.9 miles)
(916) 486-5400
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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.