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 11111

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11111

390 N Brea Blvd
Brea, CA 92821
Get Directions (~ 370.95 miles)

(714) 256-4486

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11111
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

Hanna Pharmacy, Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Hanna Pharmacy, Inc.

653 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
Get Directions (~ 370.95 miles)

(562) 437-0678

Business Hours for Hanna Pharmacy, Inc.
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 - 5:00 pm

Galaxy Pharmacy 2

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Galaxy Pharmacy 2

1360 East Anaheim St Ste 106
Long Beach, CA 90813
Get Directions (~ 370.97 miles)

(562) 336-1200

Business Hours for Galaxy Pharmacy 2
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 09566

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09566

596 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
Get Directions (~ 371.06 miles)

(562) 432-3530

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09566
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

City of Rancho Cucamonga HHW

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for City of Rancho Cucamonga HHW

10500 Civic Center Dr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Get Directions (~ 371.13 miles)

(909) 477-2700

Business Hours for City of Rancho Cucamonga HHW
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 4:30 pm
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

Spring Park Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Spring Park Pharmacy

6226 E Spring St # 140,
Long Beach, CA 90815
Get Directions (~ 371.18 miles)

(562) 420-1303

Business Hours for Spring Park Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

CaliCare Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for CaliCare Pharmacy

12144 Central Ave
Chino, CA 91710
Get Directions (~ 371.23 miles)

(909) 591-8444

Business Hours for CaliCare Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 am
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 am
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 am
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 am
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 am
SaturdayClosed

Rite Aid 05523

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05523

6400 East Spring Street
Long Beach, CA 90815
Get Directions (~ 371.29 miles)

(562) 425-2713

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05523
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

CVS Pharmacy 10805

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10805

7170 Day Creek Blvd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
Get Directions (~ 371.29 miles)

(909) 463-7846

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10805
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 09778

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09778

12101 Central Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
Get Directions (~ 371.3 miles)

(909) 591-3911

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09778
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

Sav-On Pharmacy #1165

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #1165

2291 W Malvern Ave
Fullerton, CA 92833
Get Directions (~ 371.45 miles)

(714) 992-6739

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #1165
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 09505

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09505

4400 East Los Coyotes Diagonal
Long Beach, CA 90815
Get Directions (~ 371.46 miles)

(562) 494-4282

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09505
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

Vons Pharmacy #2861

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2861

600 East Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
Get Directions (~ 371.48 miles)

(562) 437-5162

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2861
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 07079

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 07079

2200 North Harbor Blvd (nec)
Fullerton, CA 92835
Get Directions (~ 371.57 miles)

(714) 446-9421

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 07079
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

Sav-On Pharmacy # 2515

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy # 2515

3255 Grand Ave
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Get Directions (~ 371.61 miles)

(909) 590-8373

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy # 2515
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 08838

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08838

2130 Bell Flower Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90815
Get Directions (~ 371.64 miles)

(562) 598-3301

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08838
Day Opening Hours
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

Grandview Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Grandview Pharmacy

13768 Roswell Avenue #111
Chino, CA 91710
Get Directions (~ 371.84 miles)

(909) 548-6186

Business Hours for Grandview 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

Kaiser Chino Grand Pharmacy 658

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Chino Grand Pharmacy 658

3750 Grand Ave 1st Fl
Chino, CA 91710
Get Directions (~ 371.98 miles)

(855) 364-3181

Business Hours for Kaiser Chino Grand Pharmacy 658
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Rite Aid 06346

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06346

211 Cherry Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
Get Directions (~ 372.05 miles)

(562) 951-1360

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06346
Day Opening Hours
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 - 7:00 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.