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.

Advantage Healthcare Services

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Advantage Healthcare Services

12832 Valley View St Ste A
Garden Grove, CA 92845
Get Directions (~ 375.39 miles)

(714) 902-1582

Business Hours for Advantage Healthcare Services
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

CVS Pharmacy 09794

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09794

5200 N University Pkwy
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Get Directions (~ 375.48 miles)

(909) 887-4929

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09794
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 09759

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09759

270 West Lincoln Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
Get Directions (~ 375.48 miles)

(714) 774-3827

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09759
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Medi-Ex Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Medi-Ex Pharmacy

1067 North State College Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92806
Get Directions (~ 375.53 miles)

(714) 991-6828

Business Hours for Medi-Ex 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
Saturday10:00 am - 3:00 pm

California State University, San Bernardino University Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for California State University, San Bernardino University Police Department

5500 University Park
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Get Directions (~ 375.58 miles)

(909) 537-5165

Business Hours for California State University, San Bernardino University Police Department
Day Opening Hours

CVS Pharmacy 09762

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09762

2011 East La Palma
Anaheim, CA 92806
Get Directions (~ 375.64 miles)

(714) 991-9161

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09762
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

New Vista Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for New Vista Pharmacy

932 South Euclid St
Anaheim, CA 92802
Get Directions (~ 375.7 miles)

(714) 603-7717

Business Hours for New Vista 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 - 1:00 pm

Ivy Pharmacy- Fontana

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Ivy Pharmacy- Fontana

16854 Ivy Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Get Directions (~ 375.73 miles)

(909) 321-5588

Business Hours for Ivy Pharmacy- Fontana
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

Choice Rx Inc

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Choice Rx Inc

1425 E Lincoln Ave #B
Anaheim, CA 92805
Get Directions (~ 375.81 miles)

(714) 776-1020

Business Hours for Choice Rx 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
SaturdayClosed

CHOICE RX INC

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for CHOICE RX INC

1425 E Lincoln Avenue #B
Anaheim, CA 92805
Get Directions (~ 375.81 miles)

(714) 776-1020

Business Hours for CHOICE RX 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
SaturdayClosed

Primera Care Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Primera Care Pharmacy

17500 Foothill Boulevard Suite A-7A
Fontana, CA 92335
Get Directions (~ 376.13 miles)

(909) 222-6944

Business Hours for Primera Care 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

Rite Aid 05692

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05692

27177 Highway 189 Suite E
Blue Jay, CA 92317 3338
Get Directions (~ 376.14 miles)

(909) 336-1275

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05692
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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 09481

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09481

12444 Beach Boulevard
Stanton, CA 90680
Get Directions (~ 376.36 miles)

(714) 899-1520

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09481
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

Vons Pharmacy #3069

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #3069

20445 Yorba Linda Blvd
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Get Directions (~ 376.5 miles)

(714) 777-1680

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #3069
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 09905

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09905

20475 Yorba Linda Blvd
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Get Directions (~ 376.57 miles)

(714) 693-1055

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09905
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sav-On Pharmacy #0194

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #0194

810 S State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
Get Directions (~ 376.58 miles)

(714) 533-4820

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #0194
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

St Helen's Medical Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for St Helen's Medical Pharmacy

17577 Arrow Blvd Ste 101
Fontana, CA 92335
Get Directions (~ 376.61 miles)

(909) 428-9842

Business Hours for St Helen's Medical 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

CVS Pharmacy 08862

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08862

12031 Brookhurst St
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Get Directions (~ 376.95 miles)

(714) 530-5280

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08862
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

CVS Pharmacy 08523

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08523

211 West Baseline Rd
Rialto, CA 92376
Get Directions (~ 377.08 miles)

(909) 874-8002

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08523
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

Sav-On Pharmacy #4145

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #4145

6755 WestminSter Blvd
WestminSter, CA 92683
Get Directions (~ 377.11 miles)

(714) 898-9669

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #4145
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.