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.

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) — opens in a new tab

(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

CA Sinus Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for CA Sinus Center

2637 Shadelands Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Get Directions (~ 44.97 miles) — opens in a new tab

(925) 300-4680

CVS Pharmacy 09815

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09815

738 Bancroft Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Get Directions (~ 45.03 miles) — opens in a new tab

(925) 938-8525

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09815
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 - 7:00 pm

Oneiro Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Oneiro Pharmacy

8026 Lorraine Ave #207
Stockton, CA 95210
Get Directions (~ 45.12 miles) — opens in a new tab

(209) 898-7345

Business Hours for Oneiro 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 - 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) — opens in a new tab

(530) 823-0825

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09150
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
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 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) — opens in a new tab

(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

Chapa-De Indian Health Program- Auburn

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Chapa-De Indian Health Program- Auburn

11670 Atwood Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 45.27 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 887-2800

Business Hours for Chapa-De Indian Health Program- Auburn
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

Save Mart #39

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #39

4725 Quail Lakes Dr
Stockton, CA 95207
Get Directions (~ 45.37 miles) — opens in a new tab

(209) 952-0525

Business Hours for Save Mart #39
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

CVS Pharmacy 09147

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09147

2605 West March Lane
Stockton, CA 95207
Get Directions (~ 45.47 miles) — opens in a new tab

(209) 952-3494

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09147
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

Kaiser Shadelands Yosemite Pharmacy 502

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Shadelands Yosemite Pharmacy 502

350 Lennon Lane Yosemite Bldg
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Get Directions (~ 45.48 miles) — opens in a new tab

(925) 906-2501

Business Hours for Kaiser Shadelands Yosemite Pharmacy 502
Day Opening Hours
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

Safeway 2874

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 2874

4080 San Pablo Ave
Hercules, CA 94547
Get Directions (~ 45.56 miles) — opens in a new tab

(510) 322-9030

Business Hours for Safeway 2874
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

Walgreens 02170

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 02170

12120 New Airport Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 45.57 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 888-9235

Business Hours for Walgreens 02170
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Gold Country Compounding

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Gold Country Compounding

11990 Heritage Oak Pl
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 45.57 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 368-2103

Business Hours for Gold Country Compounding
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

Bel Air Pharmacy #517

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Bel Air Pharmacy #517

2222 Grass Valley Hwy.
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 45.63 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 889-8003

Business Hours for Bel Air Pharmacy #517
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

Safeway Pharmacy #3122

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #3122

2550 Bell Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 45.88 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 401-9979

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #3122
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

Lucky #718

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lucky #718

1590 Sycamore Ave
Hercules, CA 94547
Get Directions (~ 45.91 miles) — opens in a new tab

(510) 245-7080

Business Hours for Lucky #718
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

Sleep Quest - Walnut Creek

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Sleep Quest - Walnut Creek

1399 Ygnacio Valley Rd, #2
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Get Directions (~ 46.38 miles) — opens in a new tab

(800) 813-8358

Business Hours for Sleep Quest - Walnut Creek
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Safeway Pharmacy #2707

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #2707

6445 N Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
Get Directions (~ 46.4 miles) — opens in a new tab

(209) 472-8605

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #2707
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

California Highway Patrol 155 Williams

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for California Highway Patrol 155 Williams

100 E Street
Williams, CA 95987
Get Directions (~ 46.5 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 473-6000

Business Hours for California Highway Patrol 155 Williams
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

Fouch & Son Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Fouch & Son Pharmacy

692 E St
Williams, CA 95987
Get Directions (~ 46.53 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 473-5350

Business Hours for Fouch & Son Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 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.