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 09253

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09253

560 Center Avenue
Martinez, CA 94553
Get Directions (~ 42.63 miles)

(925) 370-8077

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09253
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 06526

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06526

6490 Clayton Road
Clayton, CA 94517
Get Directions (~ 42.66 miles)

(925) 673-2803

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06526
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Clayton Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Clayton Police Department

6000 Heritage Trail
Clayton, CA 94517
Get Directions (~ 42.7 miles)

(925) 673-7350

Business Hours for Clayton Police Department
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

Safeway Pharmacy #2941

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #2941

707 Contra Costa Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Get Directions (~ 42.71 miles)

(925) 689-8466

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #2941
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 #663

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #663

2400 Monument Blvd
Concord, CA 94518
Get Directions (~ 42.99 miles)

(925) 566-4002

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #663
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

CVS Pharmacy 04283

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 04283

3171 Balfour Road
Brentwood, CA 94513
Get Directions (~ 42.99 miles)

(925) 626-3963

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 04283
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Central Rx Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Central Rx Pharmacy

50 Eagle Rock Way
Brentwood, CA 94513
Get Directions (~ 43.08 miles)

(925) 240-9777

Business Hours for Central Rx 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
SaturdayClosed

FoodMaxx #480

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #480

4461 Balfour Rd
Brentwood, CA 94513
Get Directions (~ 43.11 miles)

(925) 240-7166

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #480
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

Brentwood Urgent Care - Concentra

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Brentwood Urgent Care - Concentra

3140 Balfour Rd, Ste C
Brentwood, CA 94513
Get Directions (~ 43.13 miles)

(925) 626-3801

Business Hours for Brentwood Urgent Care - Concentra
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

Safeway Pharmacy #2621

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #2621

3110 Balfour Ave
Brentwood, CA 94513
Get Directions (~ 43.18 miles)

(925) 626-6030

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #2621
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

Oak Grove Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Oak Grove Pharmacy

785 Oak Grove Road G2
Concord, CA 94518
Get Directions (~ 43.31 miles)

(925) 681-1823

Business Hours for Oak Grove Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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 - 1:00 pm

FoodMaxx #481

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #481

1751 Monument Blvd
Concord, CA 94520
Get Directions (~ 43.32 miles)

(925) 356-0324

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #481
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

Calistoga Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Calistoga Police Department

1235 Washington St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
Get Directions (~ 43.46 miles)

(707) 942-2810

Business Hours for Calistoga Police Department
Day Opening Hours

Pleasant Hill Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pleasant Hill Police Department

330 Civic Drive
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Get Directions (~ 43.46 miles)

(925) 288-4600

Business Hours for Pleasant Hill Police Department
Day Opening Hours
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

Ridgeline Pediatric - Auburn

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Ridgeline Pediatric - Auburn

1121 Maidu Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 43.91 miles)

(530) 537-2959

Business Hours for Ridgeline Pediatric - Auburn
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Safeway Pharmacy #1541

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1541

1978 Contra Costa Blvd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Get Directions (~ 44.12 miles)

(925) 688-0684

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1541
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

Safeway Pharmacy #1618

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1618

3380 Coach Ln
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Get Directions (~ 44.15 miles)

(530) 676-6938

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1618
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

Save Mart #91

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #91

7506 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
Get Directions (~ 44.15 miles)

(209) 951-7285

Business Hours for Save Mart #91
Day Opening Hours
Sunday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday6:00 am - 10:00 pm

Rite Aid 05915

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05915

2140 Contra Costa Boulevard
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Get Directions (~ 44.21 miles)

(925) 691-0164

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05915
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

Safeway Pharmacy #0972

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #0972

6688 Alhambra Ave
Martinez, CA 94553
Get Directions (~ 44.23 miles)

(925) 933-0822

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #0972
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
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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.