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 11342

Drop-off location
2975 East Street
Anderson, CA 96007
Get Directions (~ 147.8 miles)
(530) 744-6024
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
Kaiser Fresno First Street OP Pharmacy 725

Drop-off location
4785 North First Street
Fresno, CA 93726
Get Directions (~ 148.05 miles)
(559) 448-4811
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
Rite Aid 06100

Drop-off location
3095 McMurray Drive
Anderson, CA 96007
Get Directions (~ 148.05 miles)
(530) 365-5753
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
C AND S WASTE SOLUTIONS

Mail-Back Supply Location
471-825 DIANE DRIVE
SUSANVILLE, CA 96130
Get Directions (~ 148.24 miles)
(530) 252-1200
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
Save Mart #19

Mail-Back Supply Location
4041 E Ashlan
Fresno, CA 93726
Get Directions (~ 149.14 miles)
(559) 224-6064
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
St. Mary's Pharmacy

Drop-off location
3150 East Shields Ave Ste 105
Fresno, CA 93726
Get Directions (~ 149.44 miles)
(559) 223-9090
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
CVS Pharmacy 09933

Drop-off location
1405 Herndon Avenue
Clovis, CA 93611
Get Directions (~ 149.49 miles)
(559) 322-0150
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
HONEY LAKE HOSPICE

Mail-Back Supply Location
60 S. LASSEN STREET, PO Box 1166
SUSANVILLE, CA 96130
Get Directions (~ 149.51 miles)
(530) 257-3137
LASSEN LIBRARY DISTRICT

Mail-back supply location
1618 MAIN ST.
SUSANVILLE, CA 96130
Get Directions (~ 149.54 miles)
(530) 251-8127
Tuesday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Susanville Police Department

Drop-off location
1801 Main Street
Susanville, CA 96130
Get Directions (~ 149.6 miles)
(530) 257-5603
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
Susanville Fire Department

Mail-Back Supply Location
1505 Main Street
Susanville, CA 96130
Get Directions (~ 149.6 miles)
(530) 257-5152
Northrop Ross DDS

Mail-Back Supply Location
1801 1st St
Susanville, CA 96130
Get Directions (~ 149.66 miles)
(530) 257-9099
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
Save Mart #98

Mail-Back Supply Location
1835 Herndon Ave
Clovis, CA 93611
Get Directions (~ 149.8 miles)
(559) 322-8021
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
Vons Pharmacy #1756

Drop-off location
1650 Herndon Ave
Clovis, CA 93611
Get Directions (~ 149.81 miles)
(559) 297-6440
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 05862

Drop-off location
1210 North Blackstone Ave
Fresno, CA 93703
Get Directions (~ 149.86 miles)
(559) 445-0694
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Eagle Lake Village

Mail-Back Supply Location
2001 Paul Bunyan Road
Susanville, CA 96130
Get Directions (~ 150.03 miles)
(530) 257-6673
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
Lassen County Public Health

Mail-back supply location
1445 Paul Bunyan Road
Susanville, CA 96130
Get Directions (~ 150.05 miles)
(530) 251-8183
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
Susanville Dental Care

Mail-Back Supply Location
720 Ash St
Susanville, CA 96130
Get Directions (~ 150.15 miles)
(530) 257-7256
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed
Lassen County Sheriff's Department

Drop-off location
1415 Sheriff Cady Lane
Susanville, CA 96130
Get Directions (~ 150.16 miles)
(530) 251-8013
Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lassen Indian Health Center Pharmacy

Drop-off location
795 Joaquin St
Susanville, CA 96130
Get Directions (~ 150.18 miles)
(530) 251-5173
Please contact location for hours of operation.
CVS Pharmacy 09801

Drop-off location
10 Shaw Avenue
Clovis, CA 93612
Get Directions (~ 150.32 miles)
(559) 299-9511
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Mail-Back options include:

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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.