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.

CVS Pharmacy 09322

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09322

2085 Fair Oaks Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95825
Get Directions (~ 16.88 miles)

(916) 929-9577

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09322
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Sac Behavioral Health Hospital

1400 Expo Pkwy
Sacramento, CA 95815
Get Directions (~ 16.96 miles)

(877) 978-4848

Business Hours for Sac Behavioral Health Hospital
Day Opening Hours

Costco Pharmacy #471

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #471

1600 Expo Pkwy
Sacramento, CA 95815
Get Directions (~ 17.1 miles)

(916) 830-1078

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #471
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 02290

1587 W El Camino Ave
Sacramento, CA 95833
Get Directions (~ 17.13 miles)

(916) 568-1667

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 02290
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Kaiser Sacramento Fair Oaks Pharmacy 613

2345 Fair Oaks Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95825
Get Directions (~ 17.19 miles)

(916) 480-6705

Business Hours for Kaiser Sacramento Fair Oaks Pharmacy 613
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Save Mart #625

2501 Fairoaks Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95825
Get Directions (~ 17.29 miles)

(916) 484-7994

Business Hours for Save Mart #625
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #302

10430 Twin Cities Rd
Galt, CA 95632
Get Directions (~ 17.35 miles)

(209) 745-4881

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #302
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for AHCS

1820 Tribute Rd Ste G
Sacramento, CA 95815
Get Directions (~ 17.45 miles)

(916) 518-0659

Business Hours for AHCS
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Rite Aid 06081

9133 Kiefer Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95826
Get Directions (~ 17.59 miles)

(916) 366-1377

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06081
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Save Mart #623

9137 Kiefer Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95826
Get Directions (~ 17.62 miles)

(916) 366-3555

Business Hours for Save Mart #623
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Kaiser Sacramento Point West Main Pharmacy 626

1650 Response Road Fl 1
Sacramento, CA 95815
Get Directions (~ 17.67 miles)

(916) 614-4065

Business Hours for Kaiser Sacramento Point West Main Pharmacy 626
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for FoodMaxx #488

3291 Truxel Rd
Sacramento, CA 95833
Get Directions (~ 17.97 miles)

(916) 646-2023

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #488
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Kaiser Vacaville MOB B 24hr OP Pharmacy 673

1 Quality Dr. Specialty Care Bldg 1st Fl
Vacaville, CA 95688
Get Directions (~ 18.05 miles)

(707) 624-3152

Business Hours for Kaiser Vacaville MOB B 24hr OP Pharmacy 673
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Bel Air Pharmacy #528

3250 Arena Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
Get Directions (~ 18.45 miles)

(916) 419-4442

Business Hours for Bel Air Pharmacy #528
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1673

3881 E Commerce Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
Get Directions (~ 18.46 miles)

(916) 265-9594

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1673
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for INNOVA PHARMACY OF ARDEN-ARCADE

2400 Glendale Lane Ste A
Sacramento, CA 95825
Get Directions (~ 18.48 miles)

(916) 623-4444

Business Hours for INNOVA PHARMACY OF ARDEN-ARCADE
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09917

625 Elmira Rd
Vacaville, CA 95687
Get Directions (~ 18.82 miles)

(707) 451-0285

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09917
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Save Mart #72

1059 , C, St
Galt, CA 95632
Get Directions (~ 18.83 miles)

(209) 745-3471

Business Hours for Save Mart #72
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for VacaValley Hospital Pharmacy

1020 Nut Tree Rd
Vacaville, CA 95687
Get Directions (~ 18.86 miles)

(707) 624-8066

Business Hours for VacaValley Hospital Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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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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.