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.

CSU CA Maritime Academy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for CSU CA Maritime Academy

200 Maritime Academy Dr
Vallejo, CA 94590
Get Directions (~ 41.21 miles)

707-654-1000

Business Hours for CSU CA Maritime Academy
Day Opening Hours

Kaiser Antioch Sand Creek OP Pharmacy 572

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Antioch Sand Creek OP Pharmacy 572

4501 Sand Creek Road 1st Fl Rm 1125
Antioch, CA 94531
Get Directions (~ 41.25 miles)

(925) 813-7940

Business Hours for Kaiser Antioch Sand Creek OP Pharmacy 572
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

FoodMaxx #472

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #472

6000 Lindhurst Ave
Marysville, CA 95901
Get Directions (~ 41.25 miles)

(530) 749-1050

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #472
Day Opening Hours
Sunday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Wednesday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Thursday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Friday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday6:00 am - 12:00 am

California Sinus Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for California Sinus Center

414 West Napa St Ste A
Sonoma, CA 95476
Get Directions (~ 41.26 miles)

(650) 399-4630

Business Hours for California Sinus Center
Day Opening Hours

Costco Pharmacy #1658

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1658

1214 North Beale Rd
Linda, CA 95901
Get Directions (~ 41.28 miles)

(530) 491-2717

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1658
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

Safeway 748

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 748

3383 Bass Lake Rd
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Get Directions (~ 41.35 miles)

(530) 313-4920

Business Hours for Safeway 748
Day Opening Hours
Sunday5:00 am - 2:00 am
Monday5:00 am - 2:00 am
Tuesday5:00 am - 2:00 am
Wednesday5:00 am - 2:00 am
Thursday5:00 am - 2:00 am
Friday5:00 am - 2:00 am
Saturday5:00 am - 2:00 am

Safeway Pharmacy #0911

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #0911

477 West Napa St
Sonoma, CA 95476
Get Directions (~ 41.38 miles)

(707) 996-3697

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #0911
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm

Sonoma Valley Community Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Sonoma Valley Community Pharmacy

19270 Sonoma Hwy Ste A
Sonoma, CA 95476
Get Directions (~ 41.51 miles)

(707) 939-2278

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Rite Aid 06032

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06032

19205 Sonoma Highway
Sonoma, CA 95476
Get Directions (~ 41.57 miles)

(707) 938-0281

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06032
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Lucky #778

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lucky #778

19181 Sonoma Hwy
Sonoma, CA 95476
Get Directions (~ 41.58 miles)

(707) 996-1271

Business Hours for Lucky #778
Day Opening Hours
Sunday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday6:00 am - 12:00 am

Safeway Pharmacy #0955

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #0955

2600 Willow Pass Rd
Concord, CA 94519
Get Directions (~ 41.64 miles)

(925) 689-0895

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #0955
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #1091

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1091

2680 Reynolds Ranch Pkwy
Lodi, CA 95240
Get Directions (~ 41.67 miles)

(209) 366-7300

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1091
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Martinez Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Martinez Police Department

525 Henrietta Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Get Directions (~ 41.68 miles)

(925) 372-3440

Business Hours for Martinez Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 3:00 pm

FoodMaxx #471

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #471

1232 Colusa Ave
Yuba City, CA 95991
Get Directions (~ 41.68 miles)

(530) 671-4612

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #471
Day Opening Hours
Sunday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Wednesday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Thursday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Friday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday6:00 am - 12:00 am

CVS Pharmacy 09238

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09238

2677 Clayton Road
Concord, CA 94519
Get Directions (~ 41.78 miles)

(925) 689-2398

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09238
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

Safeway 1192

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 1192

4309 Clayton Rd
Concord, CA 94521
Get Directions (~ 41.81 miles)

(925) 356-2710

Business Hours for Safeway 1192
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm

Safesave Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safesave Pharmacy

737 Colusa Avenue
Yuba City, CA 95991
Get Directions (~ 41.88 miles)

(530) 674-3550

Business Hours for Safesave 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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

California Highway Patrol 285 Yuba Sutter

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for California Highway Patrol 285 Yuba Sutter

1619 Poole Boulevard
Yuba City, CA 95993
Get Directions (~ 41.89 miles)

(530) 645-6200

Business Hours for California Highway Patrol 285 Yuba Sutter
Day Opening Hours
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

FoodMaxx #418

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #418

4505 Clayton Rd
Concord, CA 94521
Get Directions (~ 41.89 miles)

(925) 887-8000

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #418
Day Opening Hours
Sunday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Wednesday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Thursday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Friday6:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday6:00 am - 12:00 am

Yuba City Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Yuba City Police Department

1545 Poole Boulevard
Yuba City, CA 95993
Get Directions (~ 41.94 miles)

(530) 822-4660

Business Hours for Yuba City Police Department
Day Opening Hours
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
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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.