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.

Costco Pharmacy #1003

Mail-Back Supply Location
2299 Bronze Star Dr.
Woodland, CA 95776
Get Directions (~ 21.1 miles)
(530) 406-2120
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 09809

Drop-off location
4959 Marconi Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
Get Directions (~ 21.55 miles)
(916) 485-1144
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Woodland Pharmacy

Drop-off location
825 East St Ste 107
Woodland, CA 95776
Get Directions (~ 21.68 miles)
(530) 419-8120
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Kaiser Rancho Cordova Plan A & B Pharmacy 711

Drop-off location
10725 International Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Get Directions (~ 21.71 miles)
(916) 631-2303
Monday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Winters Healthcare Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
172 E Grant ave
Winters, CA 95694
Get Directions (~ 21.98 miles)
530-795-0192
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 am
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 am
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 am
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Yolo Pharmacy

Drop-off location
23 Main Street
Winters, CA 95694-1722
Get Directions (~ 21.99 miles)
(530) 402-1455
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
INNOVA PHARMACY IV

Drop-off location
4815 WATT AVENUE, SUITE B-101
NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA 95660
Get Directions (~ 22.31 miles)
(916) 840-0999
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
BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital

Drop-off location
4250 Auburn Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95841
Get Directions (~ 22.34 miles)
(916) 489-3336
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
BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital

Mail-Back Supply Location
4250 Auburn Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95841
Get Directions (~ 22.34 miles)
(916) 489-3336
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
Corner Drug Company

Drop-off location
602 Main St
Woodland, CA 95695
Get Directions (~ 22.4 miles)
(530) 662-2813
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Safeway Pharmacy #1746

Drop-off location
10635 Folsom Blvd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Get Directions (~ 22.48 miles)
(916) 364-4944
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 06788

Drop-off location
6420 Rio Linda Boulevard
Rio Linda, CA 95673
Get Directions (~ 22.48 miles)
(916) 992-5403
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 06066

Drop-off location
295 W Main Street
Woodland, CA 956953691
Get Directions (~ 22.96 miles)
(530) 662-1795
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
Raley's Pharmacy #206

Mail-Back Supply Location
367 West Main St
Woodland, CA 95695
Get Directions (~ 23 miles)
(530) 666-1445
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
Bel Air Pharmacy #511

Mail-Back Supply Location
4005 Manzanita Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
Get Directions (~ 23.19 miles)
(916) 483-2691
Sunday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
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 - 11:00 pm
Rite Aid 06044

Drop-off location
4010 Manzanita Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
Get Directions (~ 23.27 miles)
(916) 482-1840
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
Costco Pharmacy #438

Mail-Back Supply Location
11260 White Rock Rd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Get Directions (~ 23.41 miles)
(916) 635-3162
SundayClosed
Monday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Raley's Pharmacy #445

Mail-Back Supply Location
311 South Lower Sacramento Rd
Lodi, CA 95242
Get Directions (~ 23.7 miles)
(209) 369-7403
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
Save Mart #601

Mail-Back Supply Location
4708 Manzanita Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
Get Directions (~ 23.97 miles)
(916) 979-9191
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
Rite Aid 05941

Drop-off location
135 Sunset Avenue
Suisun City, CA 945852062
Get Directions (~ 24.31 miles)
(707) 426-4242
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 06054

Drop-off location
6639 Watt Avenue
North Highlands, CA 95660
Get Directions (~ 24.39 miles)
(916) 332-2060
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
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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.