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 09169

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09169

5500 Grossmont Center Bldg P
La Mesa, CA 91942
Get Directions (~ 479.92 miles)

(619) 465-1011

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09169
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

Rite Aid 05655

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05655

836 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118
Get Directions (~ 480.05 miles)

(619) 435-6585

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05655
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

Vons Pharmacy #2093

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2093

8011 University Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
Get Directions (~ 480.26 miles)

(619) 464-1102

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2093
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

Village Rose Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Village Rose Pharmacy

7773 University Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
Get Directions (~ 480.27 miles)

(619) 741-1344

Business Hours for Village Rose Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Costco Pharmacy #483

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #483

650 Gateway Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92102
Get Directions (~ 480.49 miles)

619) 358-2302

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #483
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

Better Life Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Better Life Pharmacy

528 East Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
Get Directions (~ 480.67 miles)

(619) 605-0000

Business Hours for Better Life Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Rite Aid 05646

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05646

1735 Euclid Ave
San Diego, CA 92105
Get Directions (~ 480.87 miles)

(619) 264-7211

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05646
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

Sav-On Pharmacy #3202

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #3202

1608 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
Get Directions (~ 481.01 miles)

(619) 579-3463

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #3202
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

Vons Pharmacy #3044

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #3044

1201 Avocado Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
Get Directions (~ 481.59 miles)

(619) 440-1915

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #3044
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 09167

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09167

790 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
Get Directions (~ 482.07 miles)

(619) 442-9439

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09167
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

CVS Pharmacy 09193

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09193

1380 S 43rd St
San Diego, CA 92113
Get Directions (~ 482.09 miles)

(619) 263-8116

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09193
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 10919

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10919

9665 Campo Rd
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Get Directions (~ 482.44 miles)

(619) 466-4051

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10919
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 #0723

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #0723

9831 Campo Rd
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Get Directions (~ 482.59 miles)

(619) 461-9170

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #0723
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 09138

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09138

1201 E Plaza Blvd
National City, CA 91950
Get Directions (~ 483.27 miles)

(619) 477-7114

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09138
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:59 am
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

Plaza Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Plaza Pharmacy

2220 East Plaza Blvd Ste L
National City, CA 91950
Get Directions (~ 483.63 miles)

(619) 267-0768

Business Hours for Plaza 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

Rite Aid 06225

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06225

1665 Alpine Boulevard
Alpine, CA 91901
Get Directions (~ 483.87 miles)

(619) 659-1085

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06225
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

DMK Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for DMK Pharmacy

1730 Alpine Boulevard
Alpine, CA 91901
Get Directions (~ 483.89 miles)

(619) 722-6442

Business Hours for DMK 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

Rite Aid 05620

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05620

661 Sweetwater Road
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Get Directions (~ 483.99 miles)

(619) 463-9848

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05620
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm

San Miguel Fire & Recsue

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for San Miguel Fire & Recsue

2850 Via Orange Way
Spring Valley, CA 91978
Get Directions (~ 484 miles)

(619) 670-0500

Business Hours for San Miguel Fire & Recsue
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

Sav-On Pharmacy #0758

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #0758

543 Sweetwater Rd
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Get Directions (~ 484.08 miles)

(619) 461-2100

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #0758
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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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.