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 09910

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09910

3440 La Sierra Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
Get Directions (~ 386.06 miles)

(951) 352-1933

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09910
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

Pavilions Pharmacy #2412

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pavilions Pharmacy #2412

3901 Portola Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92602
Get Directions (~ 386.14 miles)

(657) 273-5755

Business Hours for Pavilions Pharmacy #2412
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

Vons Pharmacy #1734

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #1734

522 North Orange St
Redlands, CA 92374
Get Directions (~ 386.18 miles)

(909) 748-7788

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #1734
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 #1001

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1001

2700 Park Ave
Tustin, CA 92782
Get Directions (~ 386.27 miles)

(714) 338-1942

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1001
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ramsay Rexall Drugs

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Ramsay Rexall Drugs

2246 Newport Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Get Directions (~ 386.52 miles)

(949) 646-7744

Business Hours for Ramsay Rexall Drugs
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

CVS Pharmacy 09562

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09562

3981 Irvine Blvd
Irvine, CA 92602
Get Directions (~ 386.56 miles)

(714) 368-0991

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09562
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sav-On Pharmacy # 2796

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy # 2796

1260 E Ontario Ave
Corona, CA 92881
Get Directions (~ 386.65 miles)

(951) 734-9765

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy # 2796
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

Sav-On Pharmacy #2572

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #2572

2975 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92503
Get Directions (~ 386.69 miles)

(951) 689-2370

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #2572
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

Best Choice Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Best Choice Pharmacy

4229 Birch St Ste 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Get Directions (~ 386.83 miles)

(949) 724-4000

Business Hours for Best Choice Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09746

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09746

6840 Lincoln Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
Get Directions (~ 386.85 miles)

(951) 369-9941

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09746
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

Irvine Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Irvine Pharmacy

14130 Culver Dr Ste D
Irvine, CA 92604
Get Directions (~ 387.06 miles)

(949) 651-1111

Business Hours for Irvine Pharmacy
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Kaiser Redlands Pharmacy 156

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Redlands Pharmacy 156

1301 California St Fl1
Redlands, CA 92374
Get Directions (~ 387.08 miles)

(909) 809-3110

Business Hours for Kaiser Redlands Pharmacy 156
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 12:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09497

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09497

14330 Culver Drive
Irvine, CA 92604
Get Directions (~ 387.12 miles)

(949) 559-8129

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09497
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

Optimal Wellness Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Optimal Wellness Pharmacy

4200 Trabuco Rd Ste 190
Irvine, CA 92620
Get Directions (~ 387.14 miles)

(949) 861-3170

Business Hours for Optimal Wellness Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Redlands Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Redlands Pharmacy

245 Terracina Blvd, Ste 201
Redlands, CA 92373
Get Directions (~ 387.4 miles)

(909) 792-8118

Business Hours for Redlands Pharmacy
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

3M

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for 3M

18750 Minnesota Rd
Corona, CA 92881
Get Directions (~ 387.72 miles)

(951) 737-3441

Business Hours for 3M
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

CVS Pharmacy 08881

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08881

1020 Irvine Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Get Directions (~ 387.99 miles)

(949) 642-0122

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08881
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

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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.