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.

Save Mart #612

Mail-Back Supply Location
4631 Churn Creek Rd
Redding, CA 96002
Get Directions (~ 154.49 miles)
(530) 638-8390
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
CVS Pharmacy 10074

Drop-off location
5995 E Kings Canyon Rd
Fresno, CA 93727
Get Directions (~ 154.86 miles)
(559) 252-1124
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
Rite Aid 06099

Drop-off location
975 East Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 960021001
Get Directions (~ 156.48 miles)
(530) 223-3995
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
Safeway 1826

Mail-Back Supply Location
1070 E Cypress Ave
Redding, CA 96002
Get Directions (~ 156.6 miles)
(530) 226-5871
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
Safeway 1954

Mail-Back Supply Location
2275 Pine St
Redding, CA 96001
Get Directions (~ 157.33 miles)
(530) 247-3030
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
Costco Pharmacy #133

Mail-Back Supply Location
4805 Bechelli Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
Get Directions (~ 157.42 miles)
(530) 222-8097
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 11341

Drop-off location
2025 Court St, Ste A
Redding, CA 96001
Get Directions (~ 157.54 miles)
(530) 999-6072
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
FoodMaxx #477

Mail-Back Supply Location
1330 Churn Creek Rd
Redding, CA 96003
Get Directions (~ 157.63 miles)
(530) 222-6740
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
CVS Pharmacy 11344

Drop-off location
1035 Placer St Ste 110
Redding, CA 96001
Get Directions (~ 157.74 miles)
(530) 999-6073
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
Redding Rancheria Indian Health Svcs

Drop-off location
1441 Liberty St
Redding, CA 96001
Get Directions (~ 157.95 miles)
(530) 224-2700
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Shasta Substance Use Coalition

Mail-Back Supply Location
1226 Orange Ave.
Redding, CA 96001
Get Directions (~ 158.11 miles)
(530) 261-0093
Raley's Pharmacy #248

Mail-Back Supply Location
201 Lake Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
Get Directions (~ 159.57 miles)
(530) 246-3511
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
CVS Pharmacy 03034

Drop-off location
333 Academy Ave
Sanger, CA 93657
Get Directions (~ 160.92 miles)
(559) 875-2044
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
California Highway Patrol 135 Redding Communications Center

Drop-off location
2503 Cascade Blvd
Redding, CA 96003
Get Directions (~ 161.53 miles)
(530) 242-3210
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
Barr Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1825 Academy Ave
Sanger, CA 93657
Get Directions (~ 162.03 miles)
(559) 875-2517
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
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Rite Aid 06480

Drop-off location
5350 Shasta Dam Blvd
Shasta Lake, CA 960199402
Get Directions (~ 163.75 miles)
(530) 275-1532
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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 - 6:00 pm
Crowley Community Library

Mail-back supply location
3627 CROWLEY LAKE DRIVE
CROWLEY LAKE, CA 93546
Get Directions (~ 165.19 miles)
(760) 935-4505
Tuesday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Selma Pharmacy

Drop-off location
2132 High St
Selma, CA 93662
Get Directions (~ 166.05 miles)
(559) 318-9646
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
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Selma Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
2132 High St
Selma, CA 93662
Get Directions (~ 166.05 miles)
(559) 318-9646
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
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Garberville Pharmacy

Drop-off location
286 Sprowel Creek Road
Garberville, CA 95542
Get Directions (~ 166.81 miles)
(707) 921-7078
Monday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Garberville Sub Station

Drop-off location
715 Cedar Street
Garberville, CA 95542
Get Directions (~ 166.84 miles)
(707) 923-2761
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
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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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Hours:

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.