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 09745

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09745

4535 Holt Boulevard
Montclair, CA 91763
Get Directions (~ 369.05 miles)

(909) 624-4177

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09745
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

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy

2801 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90806
Get Directions (~ 369.06 miles)

(562) 933-2395

Business Hours for Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:30 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
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 08876

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08876

233 East Willow St
Long Beach, CA 90806
Get Directions (~ 369.14 miles)

(562) 989-9868

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08876
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 #2283

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2283

1221 Gaffey St
San Pedro, CA 90731
Get Directions (~ 369.22 miles)

(310) 832-9047

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2283
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

Doctor's Choice Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Doctor's Choice Pharmacy

639 N. 13Th Ave
Upland, CA 91786
Get Directions (~ 369.26 miles)

(909) 532-5588

Business Hours for Doctor's Choice 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
SaturdayClosed

Rite Aid 06338

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06338

2059 South Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91766
Get Directions (~ 369.27 miles)

(909) 613-1191

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06338
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

Los Angeles County Sheriff Cerritos Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Los Angeles County Sheriff Cerritos Station

18135 Bloomfield Ave
Cerritos, CA 90703
Get Directions (~ 369.28 miles)

(562) 860-0044

Business Hours for Los Angeles County Sheriff Cerritos Station
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

Village Rd Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Village Rd Pharmacy

5412 E Village Rd
Long Beach, CA 90808
Get Directions (~ 369.32 miles)

(562) 425-6434

Business Hours for Village Rd Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

Rite Aid 05600

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05600

1050 North Mountain Ave
Ontario, CA 91762
Get Directions (~ 369.45 miles)

(909) 986-1509

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05600
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

Vons Pharmacy #1638

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #1638

4226 WooDruff Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713
Get Directions (~ 369.52 miles)

(562) 496-4155

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #1638
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

Signal Hill Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Signal Hill Police Department

2745 Walnut Ave.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
Get Directions (~ 369.55 miles)

(562) 989-7200

Business Hours for Signal Hill Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Sav-On Pharmacy #3177

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #3177

8850 Foothill Blvd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Get Directions (~ 369.61 miles)

(909) 484-8251

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #3177
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 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

Rite Aid 05513

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05513

501 South Gaffey Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
Get Directions (~ 370.19 miles)

(310) 831-9167

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05513
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.