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.

Costco Pharmacy #432

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #432

480 Mckinley St
Corona, CA 92879
Get Directions (~ 385.09 miles)

(951) 340-0296

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #432
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

Apria - Riverside Location

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Apria - Riverside Location

815 Marlborough, Ste 200
Riverside, CA 92507
Get Directions (~ 385.34 miles)

(951) 320-1100

Business Hours for Apria - Riverside Location
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

Costco Pharmacy #122

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #122

2655 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92782
Get Directions (~ 385.43 miles)

(714) 838-0677

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #122
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

Care Plus Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Care Plus Pharmacy

4990 Arlington Ave Unit A
Riverside, CA 92504
Get Directions (~ 385.45 miles)

(951) 324-1610

Business Hours for Care Plus 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

Arlington Prescription

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Arlington Prescription

8992 Garfield St
Riverside, CA 92503
Get Directions (~ 385.45 miles)

(951) 688-5232

Business Hours for Arlington Prescription
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Central Best Pharmacy

4100 Central Ave., Ste. 100
Riverside, CA 92506
Get Directions (~ 385.51 miles)

(951) 823-0273

Business Hours for Central Best Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Rite Aid 06256

25710 Barton Road
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Get Directions (~ 385.56 miles)

(909) 799-0591

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06256
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 #2596

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2596

369 Magnolia Ave
Corona, CA 92879
Get Directions (~ 385.56 miles)

(951) 549-1910

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2596
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

JC Neighborhood Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for JC Neighborhood Pharmacy

770 Magnolia Avenue Suite 1-G
Corona, CA 92879
Get Directions (~ 385.61 miles)

(951) 531-8041

Business Hours for JC Neighborhood Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Vons Pharmacy #2659

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2659

3520 Riverside Plaza
Riverside, CA 92506
Get Directions (~ 385.7 miles)

(951) 342-7930

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2659
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

Mexicare Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Mexicare Pharmacy

9670 Magnolia Avenue Unit 107
Riverside, CA 92503
Get Directions (~ 385.71 miles)

(951) 588-6727

Business Hours for Mexicare 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

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

9194 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
Get Directions (~ 385.71 miles)

(951) 977-8667

Business Hours for The Medicine Shoppe 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 - 6:00 pm

RUHS-Corona Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for RUHS-Corona Pharmacy

2813 S Main St
Corona, CA 92882
Get Directions (~ 385.76 miles)

(951) 955-0111

Business Hours for RUHS-Corona Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Rite Aid 05734

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05734

2300 Harbor Boulevard Bldg G
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Get Directions (~ 385.76 miles)

(949) 645-7331

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05734
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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 - 6:00 pm

Riverside Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Riverside Police Department

10540 Magnolia Avenue, Suite B
Riverside, CA 92505
Get Directions (~ 385.77 miles)

(951) 826-5700

Business Hours for Riverside Police Department
Day Opening Hours

CVS Pharmacy 09849

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09849

8280 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92504
Get Directions (~ 385.78 miles)

(951) 687-1308

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09849
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

Kaiser Park Sierra 1st Floor 502

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Park Sierra 1st Floor 502

10800 Magnolia Avenue 1st Fl
Riverside, CA 92505
Get Directions (~ 385.79 miles)

(951) 353-4333

Business Hours for Kaiser Park Sierra 1st Floor 502
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

Sav-On Pharmacy #0728

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #0728

260 W Foothill Pkwy
Corona, CA 92882
Get Directions (~ 385.81 miles)

(951) 340-2040

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #0728
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 10806

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10806

15180 Kensington Park Dr
Tustin, CA 92782
Get Directions (~ 385.83 miles)

(714) 259-7625

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10806
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

Healthcare Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Healthcare Pharmacy

14642 Newport Blvd`
Tustin, CA 92780
Get Directions (~ 386.02 miles)

(714) 669-4000

Business Hours for Healthcare 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
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 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.