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.

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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

(925) 906-2503

Business Hours for Kaiser Shadelands Yosemite Pharmacy 502
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

Safeway 2874

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 2874

4080 San Pablo Ave
Hercules, CA 94547
Get Directions (~ 45.56 miles)

(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

Gold Country Compounding

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Gold Country Compounding

11990 Heritage Oak Pl
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 45.57 miles)

(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)

(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

Rite Aid 06043

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06043

2805 Bell Road
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 45.67 miles)

(530) 823-8125

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06043
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 #3122

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #3122

2550 Bell Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 45.88 miles)

(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

Rite Aid 05923

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05923

1560 Sycamore Avenue
Hercules, CA 94547
Get Directions (~ 45.89 miles)

(510) 799-1252

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05923
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

Lucky #718

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lucky #718

1590 Sycamore Ave
Hercules, CA 94547
Get Directions (~ 45.91 miles)

(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

Rite Aid 05948

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05948

1526 Palos Verdes Mall
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Get Directions (~ 46.23 miles)

(925) 939-8378

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05948
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

Rite Aid 06510

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06510

4774 West Lane
Stockton, CA 95210
Get Directions (~ 46.33 miles)

(209) 473-9170

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06510
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

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)

(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)

(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

Fouch & Son Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Fouch & Son Pharmacy

692 E St
Williams, CA 95987
Get Directions (~ 46.53 miles)

(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

Raley's Pharmacy #229

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #229

13384 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 46.83 miles)

(530) 885-7989

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #229
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 Pinole MOB Pharmacy 120

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Pinole MOB Pharmacy 120

1301 Pinole Valley Road 1st Fl
Pinole, CA 94564
Get Directions (~ 46.87 miles)

(510) 243-4300

Business Hours for Kaiser Pinole MOB Pharmacy 120
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 Pharmacy #1769

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1769

2808 Country Club Blvd
Stockton, CA 95204
Get Directions (~ 46.93 miles)

(209) 461-5560

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1769
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 #334

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #334

3215 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95204
Get Directions (~ 46.95 miles)

(209) 464-9431

Business Hours for Save Mart #334
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:

  • ● Unwanted medication mail-back envelope
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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.