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.

FoodMaxx #415

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #415

1833 N Texas St
Fairfield, CA 94533
Get Directions (~ 24.69 miles)

(707) 428-1585

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #415
Day Opening Hours
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

Save Mart #655

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #655

530 West Lodi Ave
Lodi, CA 95240
Get Directions (~ 24.75 miles)

(209) 339-7170

Business Hours for Save Mart #655
Day Opening Hours
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 06000

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06000

520 West Lodi Avenue
Lodi, CA 95240
Get Directions (~ 24.78 miles)

(209) 368-5363

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06000
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 09371

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09371

300 Travis Blvd
Fairfield, CA 94533
Get Directions (~ 24.81 miles)

(707) 422-3460

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09371
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 8:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 8:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09261

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09261

100 W Lodi Ave
Lodi, CA 95240
Get Directions (~ 24.97 miles)

(209) 369-3648

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09261
Day Opening Hours
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

Bel Air Pharmacy #522

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Bel Air Pharmacy #522

2155 Golden Centre Ln
Gold River, CA 95670
Get Directions (~ 25.06 miles)

(916) 858-0481

Business Hours for Bel Air Pharmacy #522
Day Opening Hours
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

Rite Aid 06059

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06059

2111 Golden Centre Lane
Rancho Cordova, CA 956704477
Get Directions (~ 25.11 miles)

(916) 858-1948

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06059
Day Opening Hours
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

FoodMaxx #497

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #497

7477 Watt Ave
North Highlands, CA 95660
Get Directions (~ 25.26 miles)

(916) 348-3425

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #497
Day Opening Hours
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

Northbay Healthcare Group

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Northbay Healthcare Group

1200 B. Gale Wilson Blvd.
Fairfield, CA 94533
Get Directions (~ 25.32 miles)

(707) 646-5000

Business Hours for Northbay Healthcare Group
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 09243

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09243

1000 W Kettleman Lane
Lodi, CA 95240
Get Directions (~ 25.34 miles)

(209) 368-5112

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09243
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 09199

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09199

5420 Dewey Dr
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Get Directions (~ 25.39 miles)

(916) 864-4803

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09199
Day Opening Hours
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

Raley's Pharmacy #417

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #417

4840 San Juan Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Get Directions (~ 25.42 miles)

(916) 967-4718

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #417
Day Opening Hours
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

Safeway 1895

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 1895

5450 Dewey Dr
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Get Directions (~ 25.42 miles)

(916) 904-5356

Business Hours for Safeway 1895
Day Opening Hours
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 Pharmacy #1127

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1127

2401 Waterman Blvd
Fairfield, CA 94533
Get Directions (~ 25.45 miles)

(707) 427-5642

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1127
Day Opening Hours
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

EastBay Home Health Services

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for EastBay Home Health Services

1710 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite E
Fairfield, CA 94533
Get Directions (~ 25.47 miles)

(707) 428-1473

Business Hours for EastBay Home Health Services
Day Opening Hours
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

FoodMaxx #447

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #447

610 W Kettleman Lane
Lodi, CA 95240
Get Directions (~ 25.49 miles)

(209) 334-6853

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #447
Day Opening Hours
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

Gateway Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Gateway Pharmacy

1330 Gateway Blvd Ste B2
Fairfield, CA 94533
Get Directions (~ 25.51 miles)

(707) 422-0500

Business Hours for Gateway Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 09826

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09826

5333 Elkhorn Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95842
Get Directions (~ 25.53 miles)

(916) 334-7450

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09826
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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

Adya Hospice & Palliative Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Adya Hospice & Palliative Care

700 Main St, Suite 210
Suisun City, CA 94585
Get Directions (~ 25.55 miles)

(707) 200-2989

Business Hours for Adya Hospice & Palliative Care
Day Opening Hours
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

Kaiser Fairfield MOB OP Pharmacy 401

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Fairfield MOB OP Pharmacy 401

1550 Gateway Blvd
Fairfield, CA 94533
Get Directions (~ 25.72 miles)

(707) 427-4208

Business Hours for Kaiser Fairfield MOB OP Pharmacy 401
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:30 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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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.