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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CA Home-Generated Sharps Program

Public Resources Code section 42036.2

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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.

Marsh Village Pharmacy

Drop-off location
529 Foothill Blvd
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
Get Directions (~ 345.77 miles)
(818) 248-3643
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
Veterans Home of Los Angeles

Mail-Back Supply Location
11500 Nimitz Ave Ste D301
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Get Directions (~ 346.22 miles)
(424) 832-8200
Men's Health Foundation Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
9201 West Sunset Blvd Ste G-2
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Get Directions (~ 346.23 miles)
(310) 205-0724
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
UCLA Medical Center Medical Plaza 1

Drop-off location
200 Medical Plaza Dr, Ste. 135
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Get Directions (~ 346.25 miles)
(310) 267-6810
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
CVS Pharmacy 09325

Drop-off location
11941 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Get Directions (~ 346.28 miles)
(310) 440-4162
Sunday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Glendale House CLHS

Mail-Back Supply Location
620 Myrtle St
Glendale, CA 91203
Get Directions (~ 346.37 miles)
(818) 428-5352
CVS Pharmacy 05828

Drop-off location
1001 Westwood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Get Directions (~ 346.44 miles)
(310) 209-9141
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
CVS Pharmacy 10791

Drop-off location
8000 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Get Directions (~ 346.65 miles)
(323) 656-1477
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Rite Aid 05452

Drop-off location
7900 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Get Directions (~ 346.72 miles)
(323) 876-4466
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Barrington-Wilshire Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
11701 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Get Directions (~ 346.76 miles)
(310) 473-3323
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
Saturday11:00 am - 1:30 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09652

Drop-off location
8491 West Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Get Directions (~ 346.77 miles)
(310) 360-7303
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
Access Medical Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
1271 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Get Directions (~ 346.82 miles)
(310) 873-6565
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 - 1:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 10445

Drop-off location
125 N Central Ave
Glendale, CA 91203
Get Directions (~ 346.82 miles)
(818) 637-2758
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09576

Drop-off location
10889 Wellworth Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Get Directions (~ 346.83 miles)
(310) 474-2152
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 05537

Drop-off location
531 North Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA 91206
Get Directions (~ 346.84 miles)
(818) 241-9770
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
Vons Pharmacy #2739

Drop-off location
8969 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Get Directions (~ 346.85 miles)
(310) 273-5126
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Westside Medical Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
11968 Wilshire Blvd, Ste B
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Get Directions (~ 346.9 miles)
(310) 441-1200
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
Memorial Medical Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
1510 s. central ave. Unit 110
Glendale, CA 91204
Get Directions (~ 346.94 miles)
(818) 247-0526
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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 03903

Drop-off location
3202 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Get Directions (~ 347.03 miles)
(310) 829-5513
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm
Simon's Discount Pharmacy

Drop-off location
7256 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Get Directions (~ 347.11 miles)
(323) 874-2507
Please contact location for hours of operation.
SJPP Providence Clinic #4; Suite A

Mail-Back Supply Location
1831 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Get Directions (~ 347.25 miles)
(310) 829-8584
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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.