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 #36

Mail-Back Supply Location
715 W Grangeville
Hanford, CA 93230
Get Directions (~ 176.96 miles)
(559) 584-2651
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
TRINITY COUNTY FREE LIBRARY

Mail-back supply location
351 MAIN ST.
WEAVERVILLE, CA 96093
Get Directions (~ 177.32 miles)
(530) 623-1373
Monday1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuesday1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Weaverville Library, Main Library

Mail-back supply location
351 Main Street
Weaverville, CA 96093
Get Directions (~ 177.32 miles)
(530) 623-1373
Monday1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09828

Drop-off location
574 W Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
Get Directions (~ 177.72 miles)
(559) 582-2875
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
Rite Aid 05796

Drop-off location
707 West Lacey Boulevard
Hanford, CA 93230
Get Directions (~ 177.73 miles)
(559) 584-1896
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
Trinity County Sheriff's Office

Drop-off location
101 Memorial Drive
Weaverville, CA 96093
Get Directions (~ 177.74 miles)
(530) 623-2611
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
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
Trinity County Correctional Facility

Drop-off location
701 Tom Bell Road
Weaverville, CA 96093
Get Directions (~ 177.85 miles)
(530) 623-1348
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hanford Police Department

Drop-off location
425 N. Irwin Street
Hanford, CA 93230
Get Directions (~ 177.9 miles)
(559) 585-2540
Trinity County Probation

Mail-Back Supply Location
333 Tom Bell Rd
Weaverville, CA 96093
Get Directions (~ 178.12 miles)
(530) 623-1204
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed
Costco Pharmacy #1244

Mail-Back Supply Location
2395 E. Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
Get Directions (~ 179.43 miles)
(559) 670-6008
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Mayers Pharmacy

Drop-off location
43471 California Highway 299 E
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
Get Directions (~ 182.62 miles)
(530) 336-7558
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
Avenal Express Pharmacy

Drop-off location
317 East Kings Street
Avenal, CA 93204
Get Directions (~ 183.18 miles)
(559) 345-6737
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
Downriver Volunteer Fire Company

Mail-back supply location
P.O. Box 608
Big Bar, CA 96010
Get Directions (~ 183.87 miles)
(530) 623-5431
Thursday6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Toiyabe Indian Health Project Inc

Drop-off location
250 North See Vee Lane
Bishop, CA 93514
Get Directions (~ 187.44 miles)
(760) 873-4721
Monday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
TIHP Dialysis Center

Mail-Back Supply Location
44b Tu Su Lane
Bishop, CA 93514
Get Directions (~ 187.56 miles)
(760) 873-8464
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
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Save Mart #89

Mail-Back Supply Location
5201 W Goshen Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
Get Directions (~ 187.72 miles)
(559) 738-9127
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
Inyo County Sheriff Department Bishop Substation

Drop-off location
1360 North Main Street Suite 151
Bishop, CA 93514
Get Directions (~ 188.35 miles)
(760) 873-7887
Restricted access, call before you go.
CVS Pharmacy 02541

Drop-off location
1102 N Demaree St
Visalia, CA 93291
Get Directions (~ 188.38 miles)
(559) 738-8629
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
Dwaynes Friendly Pharmacy

Mail-back supply location
644 West Line Street
Bishop, CA 93514
Get Directions (~ 188.45 miles)
(760) 872-2522
Sunday11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Vons Pharmacy #1753

Drop-off location
1190 North Main St
Bishop, CA 93514
Get Directions (~ 188.49 miles)
(760) 872-8114
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pioneer Home Health Care

Mail-Back Supply Location
363 academy ave
Bishop, CA 93514
Get Directions (~ 188.54 miles)
(760) 872-4663
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:

  • ● 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.