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.

Compton Community Pharmacy

Drop-off location
555 West Compton Boulevard #102
Compton, CA 90220
Get Directions (~ 362.46 miles)
(310) 537-2337
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
CVS Pharmacy 09594

Drop-off location
901 S Central Ave
Compton, CA 90220
Get Directions (~ 362.47 miles)
(310) 609-1304
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Premier Family Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
21150 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
Get Directions (~ 362.5 miles)
(310) 606-2121
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
SaturdayClosed
Kaiser Torrance Pharmacy 117

Drop-off location
20790 Madrona Avenue Fl1
Torrance, CA 90503
Get Directions (~ 362.56 miles)
(310) 781-2533
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
West AlonDra Medical Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1410 West AlonDra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
Get Directions (~ 362.62 miles)
(310) 631-8674
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Rite Aid 06538

Drop-off location
19035 Bear Valley Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92308
Get Directions (~ 362.79 miles)
(760) 961-7325
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
CVS Pharmacy 09629

Drop-off location
861 North Hacienda Boulevard
La Puente, CA 91744
Get Directions (~ 362.8 miles)
(626) 968-0669
Sunday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09738

Drop-off location
11735 Whittier Blvd
Whittier, CA 90601
Get Directions (~ 362.8 miles)
(562) 692-7706
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
Southwood Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
22220 Palos Verdes Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
Get Directions (~ 362.82 miles)
(424) 350-7995
SundayClosed
Monday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Zweber Apothecary (act# 28921)

Drop-off location
11411 Brookshire Ave, Ste 107
Downey, CA 90241
Get Directions (~ 363.06 miles)
562-923-1256
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
Pacific Pharmacy

Drop-off location
11525 Brookshire Ave # 100
Downey, CA 90241
Get Directions (~ 363.09 miles)
(562) 862-1302
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
PIH Health Pharmacy - Downey

Drop-off location
11480 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
Get Directions (~ 363.12 miles)
(562) 904-4455
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
Clinicians Home Health

Mail-Back Supply Location
237 W. Bonita Ave, Suite B
San Dimas, CA 91773
Get Directions (~ 363.13 miles)
(909) 506-4317
Compassionate Hearts HH

Mail-Back Supply Location
237 W. Bonita Ave., Suite F
San Dimas, CA 91773
Get Directions (~ 363.13 miles)
(909) 506-4317
CVS Pharmacy 09544

Drop-off location
1880 S Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Get Directions (~ 363.14 miles)
(310) 316-6849
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
Medella Pharmacy 1

Drop-off location
8610 Firestone Blvd
Downey, CA 90241
Get Directions (~ 363.21 miles)
(562) 622-6227
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
Kaiser Carson MOB Pharmacy 120

Drop-off location
18600 S Figueroa St Fl 1
Gardena, CA 90248
Get Directions (~ 363.24 miles)
(855) 878-6408
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
Rite Aid 06313

Drop-off location
107 South Long Beach Boulevard
Compton, CA 90221
Get Directions (~ 363.25 miles)
(310) 639-8026
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sav-On Pharmacy #0594

Drop-off location
220 E Bonita Ave
San Dimas, CA 91773
Get Directions (~ 363.42 miles)
(909) 599-8874
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
Whittier InterCommUnity Pharmacy

Drop-off location
12291 E Washington Blvd Ste 101
Whittier, CA 90606
Get Directions (~ 363.59 miles)
(562) 945-4166
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
SaturdayClosed
PIH Health CommUnity Pharmacy

Drop-off location
12462 Putnam St Ste 105
Whittier, CA 90602
Get Directions (~ 363.6 miles)
(562) 789-5412
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Click on the button to request a mail-back package.

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

Services Offered:

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.