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 08861

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08861

8850 Valley View Street
Buena Park, CA 90620
Get Directions (~ 372.23 miles)

(714) 827-7321

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08861
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

Chino Care Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Chino Care Pharmacy

13085 Central Ave
Chino, CA 91710
Get Directions (~ 372.29 miles)

(909) 927-8323

Business Hours for Chino Care 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

VIP Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for VIP Pharmacy

13193 Central Ave, #120
Chino, CA 91710
Get Directions (~ 372.38 miles)

(909) 573-0123

Business Hours for VIP 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

Sav-On Pharmacy #2141

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #2141

2500 E Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92821
Get Directions (~ 372.54 miles)

(818) 885-1525

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #2141
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

Galaxy Pharmacy - Los Alamitos

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Galaxy Pharmacy - Los Alamitos

10879 Los Alamitos Blvd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Get Directions (~ 372.63 miles)

(562) 446-0433

Business Hours for Galaxy Pharmacy - Los Alamitos
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
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 04043

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 04043

3401 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Get Directions (~ 372.66 miles)

(562) 430-2026

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 04043
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Coastal Drugs

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Coastal Drugs

3500 E BRdway
Long Beach, CA 90803
Get Directions (~ 372.71 miles)

(562) 438-7055

Business Hours for Coastal Drugs
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 09816

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09816

3290 Chino Hills Parkway
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Get Directions (~ 372.71 miles)

(909) 597-3898

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09816
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 09575

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09575

5501 Ball Road
Cypress, CA 90630
Get Directions (~ 372.94 miles)

(714) 484-3502

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09575
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

So-Low Drugs

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for So-Low Drugs

11270 Los Alamitos Blvd
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Get Directions (~ 372.99 miles)

(562) 596-2729

Business Hours for So-Low Drugs
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Vons Pharmacy #1742

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #1742

7390 Cherry Ave
Fontana, CA 92336
Get Directions (~ 373.09 miles)

(909) 429-3933

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #1742
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

Be Well Pharmacy, Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Be Well Pharmacy, Inc.

105 N Lawrence Ave
FULLERTON, CA 92832
Get Directions (~ 373.38 miles)

(714) 449-9300

Business Hours for Be Well Pharmacy, Inc.
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 - 2:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #678

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #678

11800 4Th St
Ranco Cucamonga, CA 91730
Get Directions (~ 373.4 miles)

(909) 581-1703

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #678
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

CVS Pharmacy 09727

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09727

2456 S Grove Avenue
Ontario, CA 91761
Get Directions (~ 373.48 miles)

(909) 947-9390

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09727
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #748

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #748

5401 Katella Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
Get Directions (~ 373.6 miles)

(562) 668-5178

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #748
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Galaxy Pharmacy - Anaheim

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Galaxy Pharmacy - Anaheim

1801 West Romneya Drive
Anaheim, CA 92801
Get Directions (~ 373.65 miles)

(714) 833-5723

Business Hours for Galaxy Pharmacy - Anaheim
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
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sav-On Pharmacy #0819

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #0819

1930 N Placentia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
Get Directions (~ 373.66 miles)

(714) 792-0990

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #0819
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

Costco Pharmacy #418

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #418

900 South Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92832
Get Directions (~ 373.67 miles)

(714) 738-7521

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #418
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

Rite Aid 06482

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06482

15331 Baseline Avenue
Fontana, CA 92336
Get Directions (~ 373.73 miles)

(909) 574-2831

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06482
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 09555

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09555

510 S Beach Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92804
Get Directions (~ 373.76 miles)

(714) 226-9393

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09555
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

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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.