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.

Sav-On Pharmacy #3574

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #3574

13270 Newport Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
Get Directions (~ 383.93 miles)

(714) 544-9262

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #3574
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 05841

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 05841

2330 S Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Get Directions (~ 383.99 miles)

(714) 327-1884

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 05841
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

Rite Aid 05712

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05712

6150 Van Buren Boulevard
Riverside, CA 92503
Get Directions (~ 384.07 miles)

(951) 688-5155

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05712
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

Costco Pharmacy #1715

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1715

28000 Greenspot Road
Highland, CA 92346
Get Directions (~ 384.08 miles)

(909) 863-4772

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1715
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

Vons Pharmacy #3160

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #3160

8891 Atlanta Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Get Directions (~ 384.21 miles)

(714) 960-9640

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #3160
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

Amcare Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Amcare Pharmacy

760 S Washburn Ave
Corona, CA 92882
Get Directions (~ 384.27 miles)

(951) 268-6486

Business Hours for Amcare Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Rite Aid 05714

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05714

4920 La Sierra Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
Get Directions (~ 384.3 miles)

(951) 688-4196

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05714
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

Kaiser Riverside Outpatient 501

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Riverside Outpatient 501

10800 Magnolia Ave Hospital Bldg Fl 1
Riverside, CA 92505
Get Directions (~ 384.3 miles)

(951) 353-3103

Business Hours for Kaiser Riverside Outpatient 501
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:30 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 - 5:30 pm

FootHills Regional Medical Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for FootHills Regional Medical Center

14662 Newport Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
Get Directions (~ 384.31 miles)

(714) 619-7700

Business Hours for FootHills Regional Medical Center
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 #1626

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #1626

3650 South Bristol St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Get Directions (~ 384.43 miles)

(714) 540-0393

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #1626
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 08897

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08897

3361 Market St
Riverside, CA 92501
Get Directions (~ 384.45 miles)

(951) 680-1145

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08897
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 08883

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08883

3911 S Bristol St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Get Directions (~ 384.67 miles)

(714) 556-7183

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08883
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Kaiser Corona MOB Pharmacy 516

2055 Kellogg Ave Fl1
Corona, CA 92879
Get Directions (~ 384.84 miles)

(951) 898-7106

Business Hours for Kaiser Corona MOB Pharmacy 516
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2381

535 Mckinley St
Corona, CA 92879
Get Directions (~ 384.87 miles)

(951) 278-8284

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2381
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 09484

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09484

1150 Baker St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Get Directions (~ 384.88 miles)

(714) 662-7517

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09484
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
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 08830

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08830

2701 Harbor Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Get Directions (~ 384.97 miles)

(714) 438-1110

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08830
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

Riverwalk Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Riverwalk Pharmacy

4234 Riverwalk Parkway, Suite 130
Riverside, CA 92505
Get Directions (~ 384.98 miles)

(951) 352-3030

Business Hours for Riverwalk 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

Dr. Ahmed El-Bershawi

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Dr. Ahmed El-Bershawi

4234 Riverwalk Pkwy, Ste 230
Riverside, CA 92505
Get Directions (~ 384.99 miles)

931-781-6372

Business Hours for Dr. Ahmed El-Bershawi
Day Opening Hours

Riverside CommUnity College District Police Department - Lovekin 2 Complex

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Riverside CommUnity College District Police Department - Lovekin 2 Complex

4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
Get Directions (~ 385.05 miles)

(951) 372-7000

Business Hours for Riverside CommUnity College District Police Department - Lovekin 2 Complex
Day Opening Hours

Riverside CommUnity College District Police Department - Lovekin 2 Complex

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Riverside CommUnity College District Police Department - Lovekin 2 Complex

4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
Get Directions (~ 385.05 miles)

951-222-8934

Business Hours for Riverside CommUnity College District Police Department - Lovekin 2 Complex
Day Opening Hours

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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.