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.

Youngs Payless HM Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Youngs Payless HM Pharmacy

18980 CA North Hwy 88
Lockeford, CA 95237
Get Directions (~ 44.24 miles)

(209) 727-5628

Business Hours for Youngs Payless HM 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 - 2:00 pm

Oakgrove Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Oakgrove Pharmacy

785 Oakgrove Rd G-2
Concord, CA 94518
Get Directions (~ 44.29 miles)

(925) 681-1823

Business Hours for Oakgrove 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 - 1:00 pm

El Dorado Community Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for El Dorado Community Pharmacy

3104 Ponte Morino Dr Ste 100
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Get Directions (~ 44.44 miles)

(530) 556-2007

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Marshall Gastroenterology

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Marshall Gastroenterology

3501 Palmer Dr., Ste. 201
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Get Directions (~ 44.52 miles)

(530) 672-7040

Business Hours for Marshall Gastroenterology
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 - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Marshall Podiatry

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Marshall Podiatry

3501 Palmer Dr., Suite 201
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Get Directions (~ 44.52 miles)

(530) 672-7040

Business Hours for Marshall Podiatry
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 - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Marshall Rheumatology

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Marshall Rheumatology

3501 Palmer Dr., Suite 201
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Get Directions (~ 44.52 miles)

(530) 672-7040

Business Hours for Marshall Rheumatology
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

Marshall Pulmonology - Cameron Park

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Marshall Pulmonology - Cameron Park

3501 Palmer Dr., Suite 204
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Get Directions (~ 44.53 miles)

(530) 626-9488

Business Hours for Marshall Pulmonology - Cameron Park
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

Marshall Cardiology - Cameron Park

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Marshall Cardiology - Cameron Park

3501 Palmer Drive, Suite 204
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Get Directions (~ 44.53 miles)

(530) 626-9488

Business Hours for Marshall Cardiology - Cameron Park
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

MarsHall Medical Oncology

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for MarsHall Medical Oncology

3581 Palmer Dr Ste 400
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Get Directions (~ 44.58 miles)

530-676-6600

Business Hours for MarsHall Medical Oncology
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

MarsHall Medical Specialty

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for MarsHall Medical Specialty

3581 Palmer Dr
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Get Directions (~ 44.59 miles)

(530) 672-7000

Business Hours for MarsHall Medical Specialty
Day Opening Hours

CVS Pharmacy 09830

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09830

6632 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
Get Directions (~ 44.59 miles)

(209) 951-6544

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09830
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Rite Aid 05998

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05998

6455 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 952073715
Get Directions (~ 44.72 miles)

(209) 478-5062

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05998
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 #3026

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #3026

2800 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Get Directions (~ 44.79 miles)

(925) 948-2287

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #3026
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

Raley's Pharmacy #306

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #306

4255 E. Morada Ln
Stockton, CA 95212
Get Directions (~ 44.88 miles)

(209) 956-9444

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #306
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Kaiser Stockton MOB 1st Flr Pharmacy 684

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Stockton MOB 1st Flr Pharmacy 684

7373 West Lane
Stockton, CA 95210
Get Directions (~ 44.89 miles)

(209) 476-5489

Business Hours for Kaiser Stockton MOB 1st Flr Pharmacy 684
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:30 am - 6:30 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
Saturday8:30 am - 6:30 pm

Costco Pharmacy #38

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #38

1616 East Hammer Ln
Stockton, CA 95210
Get Directions (~ 44.95 miles)

(209) 478-2045

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #38
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

CVS Pharmacy 09815

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09815

738 Bancroft Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Get Directions (~ 45.03 miles)

(925) 938-8525

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09815
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 09150

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09150

388 Elm St.
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 45.21 miles)

(530) 823-0825

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09150
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

Save Mart #600

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #600

386 Elm Ave
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 45.23 miles)

(530) 823-6054

Business Hours for Save Mart #600
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 - 11:00 pm
Saturday6:00 am - 12:00 am
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Mail-Back options include:

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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.