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 #1202

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1202

2640 Lomita Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
Get Directions (~ 364.99 miles)

(310) 891-1026

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1202
Day Opening Hours
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 08839

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08839

150 W Carson St
Carson, CA 90745
Get Directions (~ 365.04 miles)

(310) 549-6500

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08839
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

Carson Discount Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Carson Discount Pharmacy

111 E Carson St Ste B
Carson, CA 90745
Get Directions (~ 365.05 miles)

(310) 835-1000

Business Hours for Carson Discount 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
SaturdayClosed

Clinica Medica La Sagrada

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Clinica Medica La Sagrada

15955 Paramount Blvd
Paramount, CA 90723
Get Directions (~ 365.07 miles)

(562) 531-9806

Business Hours for Clinica Medica La Sagrada
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 - 2:00 pm

Santa Maria Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Santa Maria Pharmacy

16279 Paramount Blvd
Paramount, CA 90723
Get Directions (~ 365.16 miles)

(562) 630-1620

Business Hours for Santa Maria Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Vons Pharmacy #3517

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #3517

24325 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
Get Directions (~ 365.18 miles)

(310) 784-1025

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #3517
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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 05512

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05512

8447 Alondra Boulevard
Paramount, CA 907234405
Get Directions (~ 365.23 miles)

(562) 634-9074

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05512
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 10:00 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 - 10:00 pm

Heidi's Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Heidi's Pharmacy

3150 Colima Rd #b
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Get Directions (~ 365.23 miles)

(626) 333-7878

Business Hours for Heidi's Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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 10022

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10022

1303 Sepulveda Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
Get Directions (~ 365.53 miles)

(310) 784-1351

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10022
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

The Pharmacy One Inc (B&B Pharmacy)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for The Pharmacy One Inc (B&B Pharmacy)

10244 ROSECRANS AVE
Bellflower, CA 90706
Get Directions (~ 365.62 miles)

(562) 866-8363

Business Hours for The Pharmacy One Inc (B&B Pharmacy)
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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Pavilions Pharmacy #2233

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pavilions Pharmacy #2233

7 Peninsula Center
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Get Directions (~ 365.65 miles)

(310) 541-1915

Business Hours for Pavilions Pharmacy #2233
Day Opening Hours
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

Vons Pharmacy #2155

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2155

550 East Baseline Rd
Claremont, CA 91711
Get Directions (~ 365.79 miles)

(909) 451-1014

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2155
Day Opening Hours
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

Cal Poly Student Health Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Cal Poly Student Health Center

3801 W. Temple Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
Get Directions (~ 365.81 miles)

(909) 869-4000

Business Hours for Cal Poly Student Health Center
Day Opening Hours
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 09696

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09696

10048 Mills Ave
Whittier, CA 90604
Get Directions (~ 365.83 miles)

(562) 903-9678

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09696
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

Kaiser Bellflower MOB Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Bellflower MOB Outpatient Pharmacy

9400 E Rosecrans Blvd Fl1 RM O
Bellflower, CA 90706
Get Directions (~ 366.02 miles)

(562) 461-6720

Business Hours for Kaiser Bellflower MOB Outpatient Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Bellwood Medical Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Bellwood Medical Pharmacy

10230 E ARTESIA BLVD, Suite 101
Bellflower, CA 90706
Get Directions (~ 366.14 miles)

(562) 866-8281

Business Hours for Bellwood Medical 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
Saturday9:00 am - 12:00 pm

PIH Health Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for PIH Health Pharmacy

12400 Bloomfield Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Get Directions (~ 366.14 miles)

(562) 967-2810

Business Hours for PIH Health Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #679

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #679

17550 Castleton St
City Of Industry, CA 91748
Get Directions (~ 366.16 miles)

(626) 839-3052

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #679
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
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11112

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11112

2121 W Baseline Rd
Upland, CA 91784
Get Directions (~ 366.24 miles)

(909) 608-7833

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11112
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 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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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.