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.

CVS Pharmacy 10914

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10914

8956 Foothill Blvd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Get Directions (~ 369.78 miles)

(909) 466-5032

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10914
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

Howard Drugs

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Howard Drugs

20141 Pioneer Blvd
Lakewood, CA 90715
Get Directions (~ 369.79 miles)

(562) 866-6011

Business Hours for Howard Drugs
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 - 1:00 pm

Peninsula Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Peninsula Pharmacy

1294 West 6th St
San Pedro, CA 90732
Get Directions (~ 369.85 miles)

(310) 833-3535

Business Hours for Peninsula 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 - 4:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09723

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09723

11428 Kenyon Way
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Get Directions (~ 369.99 miles)

(909) 948-1065

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09723
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 9:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #424

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #424

2200 E Willow St
Signal Hill, CA 90755
Get Directions (~ 370.01 miles)

(562) 427-2537

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #424
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

Golden Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Golden Pharmacy

1750 Pacific Ave
Long Beach, CA 90813
Get Directions (~ 370.02 miles)

(562) 599-5292

Business Hours for Golden 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 - 2:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 10223

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10223

1151 S Harbor Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631
Get Directions (~ 370.15 miles)

(714) 773-0841

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10223
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 am
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 09122

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09122

700 South Gaffey
San Pedro, CA 90731
Get Directions (~ 370.32 miles)

(310) 514-2003

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09122
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 09557

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09557

1250 East Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90806
Get Directions (~ 370.51 miles)

(562) 218-0080

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09557
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

SpeCtrum Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SpeCtrum Pharmacy

1432 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90813
Get Directions (~ 370.58 miles)

(562) 599-3000

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

Costco Pharmacy #473

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #473

13111 Peyton Dr
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Get Directions (~ 370.65 miles)

(909) 627-1876

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #473
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 #2162

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2162

1440 West 25Th St
San Pedro, CA 90732
Get Directions (~ 370.67 miles)

(310) 832-0319

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2162
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

CVS Pharmacy 09724

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09724

7911 Haven
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Get Directions (~ 370.75 miles)

(909) 581-1966

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09724
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Kaiser La Palma Pharmacy 383

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser La Palma Pharmacy 383

5 Centerpointe Fl1
La Palma, CA 90623
Get Directions (~ 370.83 miles)

(714) 562-3350

Business Hours for Kaiser La Palma Pharmacy 383
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

T & C Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for T & C Pharmacy

2340 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste G
Long Beach, CA 90804
Get Directions (~ 370.85 miles)

(562) 494-1487

Business Hours for T & C Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Ontario Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Ontario Pharmacy

666 East , E, st
Ontario, CA 91764
Get Directions (~ 370.88 miles)

(909) 986-8161

Business Hours for Ontario 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

Galaxy Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Galaxy Pharmacy

1295 E Anaheim St
Long Beach, CA 90813
Get Directions (~ 370.91 miles)

(562) 599-1301

Business Hours for Galaxy 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 - 2:00 pm

Trucare Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Trucare Pharmacy

3110 Chino Ave
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Get Directions (~ 370.91 miles)

(909) 300-0365

Business Hours for Trucare 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
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Kirin Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Kirin Pharmacy

3110 Chino Ave
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Get Directions (~ 370.93 miles)

(909) 300-0365

Business Hours for Kirin 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
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Pavilions Pharmacy #2203

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pavilions Pharmacy #2203

5949 East Spring St
Long Beach, CA 90808
Get Directions (~ 370.94 miles)

(562) 496-1851

Business Hours for Pavilions Pharmacy #2203
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

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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.