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.

Atlantic Drug

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Atlantic Drug

4233 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807
Get Directions (~ 367.6 miles)

(562) 912-7940

Business Hours for Atlantic Drug
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

CVS Pharmacy 09572

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09572

5117 Lakewood Blvd
Lakewood, CA 90712
Get Directions (~ 367.74 miles)

(562) 634-9100

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09572
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

CVS Pharmacy 08840

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08840

311 West Pacific Coast Hwy
Wilmington, CA 90744
Get Directions (~ 367.81 miles)

(310) 513-0760

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08840
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

Alondra Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Alondra Pharmacy

12519 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650
Get Directions (~ 367.85 miles)

(562) 921-9470

Business Hours for Alondra Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Alondra Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Alondra Pharmacy

12519 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650
Get Directions (~ 367.85 miles)

(562) 921-9470

Business Hours for Alondra Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #1050

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1050

340 Lakewood Center Mall
Lakewood, CA 90712
Get Directions (~ 367.89 miles)

(562) 295-1515

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1050
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

Alta Care Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Alta Care Pharmacy

1004 West Foothill Boulevard suite 101
Upland, CA 91786
Get Directions (~ 367.94 miles)

(909) 360-8352

Business Hours for Alta Care 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

CVS Pharmacy 09831

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09831

1387 W Whittier Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631
Get Directions (~ 367.98 miles)

(562) 691-1721

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09831
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

Sav-On Pharmacy #3554

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #3554

235 S Diamond Bar Blvd
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Get Directions (~ 368.06 miles)

(909) 861-9433

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #3554
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

Mercy LTC & Specialty Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Mercy LTC & Specialty Pharmacy

11515 Artesia Blvd
Artesia, CA 90701
Get Directions (~ 368.07 miles)

(562) 402-0542

Business Hours for Mercy LTC & Specialty 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

The Medicine Shoppe

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for The Medicine Shoppe

11515 Artesia Blvd. #101
Artesia, CA 90701
Get Directions (~ 368.07 miles)

(562) 402-1000

Business Hours for The Medicine Shoppe
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
Saturday9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Kaiser Cerritos Pharmacy 082

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Cerritos Pharmacy 082

10820 183rd St Fl 1
Cerritos, CA 90703
Get Directions (~ 368.13 miles)

(844) 359-6405

Business Hours for Kaiser Cerritos Pharmacy 082
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

CVS Pharmacy 09667

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09667

300 South Diamond Bar Boulevard
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Get Directions (~ 368.14 miles)

(909) 861-5551

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09667
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 10:00 pm

JJ Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for JJ Pharmacy

21010 Golden Springs Dr
Diamond Bar, CA 91789
Get Directions (~ 368.2 miles)

(909) 595-4003

Business Hours for JJ Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #777

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #777

101 N Beach Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631
Get Directions (~ 368.23 miles)

562) 524-0029

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #777
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

Vons Pharmacy #2209

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2209

5500 WooDruff Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713
Get Directions (~ 368.24 miles)

(562) 866-7083

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2209
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 #2681

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2681

81 West Foothill Blvd
Upland, CA 91786
Get Directions (~ 368.25 miles)

(909) 981-1114

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2681
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

Cbc Mission Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Cbc Mission Pharmacy

716 E Mission Blvd Ste A
Pomona, CA 91766
Get Directions (~ 368.29 miles)

(909) 865-1149

Business Hours for Cbc Mission Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 09488

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09488

11851 Artesia Blvd
Artesia, CA 90701
Get Directions (~ 368.3 miles)

(562) 924-7697

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09488
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

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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.