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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CA Home-Generated Sharps Program

Public Resources Code section 42036.2

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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 08883

Drop-off location
3911 S Bristol St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Get Directions (~ 384.67 miles)
(714) 556-7183
Sunday8:00 am - 10:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Kaiser Corona MOB Pharmacy 516

Drop-off location
2055 Kellogg Ave Fl1
Corona, CA 92879
Get Directions (~ 384.84 miles)
(951) 898-7106
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
Vons Pharmacy #2381

Drop-off location
535 Mckinley St
Corona, CA 92879
Get Directions (~ 384.87 miles)
(951) 278-8284
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 09484

Drop-off location
1150 Baker St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Get Directions (~ 384.88 miles)
(714) 662-7517
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 08830

Drop-off location
2701 Harbor Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Get Directions (~ 384.97 miles)
(714) 438-1110
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
Riverwalk Pharmacy

Drop-off location
4234 Riverwalk Parkway, Suite 130
Riverside, CA 92505
Get Directions (~ 384.98 miles)
(951) 352-3030
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
Dr. Ahmed El-Bershawi

Mail-Back Supply Location
4234 Riverwalk Pkwy, Ste 230
Riverside, CA 92505
Get Directions (~ 384.99 miles)
931-781-6372
Riverside CommUnity College District Police Department - Lovekin 2 Complex

Drop-off location
4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
Get Directions (~ 385.05 miles)
(951) 372-7000
Riverside CommUnity College District Police Department - Lovekin 2 Complex

Mail-Back Supply Location
4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
Get Directions (~ 385.05 miles)
951-222-8934
Costco Pharmacy #432

Mail-Back Supply Location
480 Mckinley St
Corona, CA 92879
Get Directions (~ 385.09 miles)
(951) 340-0296
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
Apria - Riverside Location

Mail-Back Supply Location
815 Marlborough, Ste 200
Riverside, CA 92507
Get Directions (~ 385.34 miles)
(951) 320-1100
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
Costco Pharmacy #122

Mail-Back Supply Location
2655 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92782
Get Directions (~ 385.43 miles)
(714) 838-0677
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
Care Plus Pharmacy

Drop-off location
4990 Arlington Ave Unit A
Riverside, CA 92504
Get Directions (~ 385.45 miles)
(951) 324-1610
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
Arlington Prescription

Mail-Back Supply Location
8992 Garfield St
Riverside, CA 92503
Get Directions (~ 385.45 miles)
(951) 688-5232
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Central Best Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
4100 Central Ave., Ste. 100
Riverside, CA 92506
Get Directions (~ 385.51 miles)
(951) 823-0273
SundayClosed
Monday9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Rite Aid 06256

Drop-off location
25710 Barton Road
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Get Directions (~ 385.56 miles)
(909) 799-0591
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 #2596

Drop-off location
369 Magnolia Ave
Corona, CA 92879
Get Directions (~ 385.56 miles)
(951) 549-1910
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
JC Neighborhood Pharmacy

Drop-off location
770 Magnolia Avenue Suite 1-G
Corona, CA 92879
Get Directions (~ 385.61 miles)
(951) 531-8041
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
Loma Linda Health Pharmacy

Drop-off location
11382 Mountain View Dr Ste A-2
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Get Directions (~ 385.65 miles)
(909) 796-3780
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
Vons Pharmacy #2659

Drop-off location
3520 Riverside Plaza
Riverside, CA 92506
Get Directions (~ 385.7 miles)
(951) 342-7930
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
Mexicare Pharmacy

Drop-off location
9670 Magnolia Avenue Unit 107
Riverside, CA 92503
Get Directions (~ 385.71 miles)
(951) 588-6727
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
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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.