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.

FoodMaxx #466

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #466

1370 Fitzgerald Dr
Pinole, CA 94564
Get Directions (~ 48.38 miles) — opens in a new tab

(510) 243-8771

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #466
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

KIPP University Park Ele/MS

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for KIPP University Park Ele/MS

820 N. American St.
Stockton, CA 95202
Get Directions (~ 48.44 miles) — opens in a new tab

(209) 793-2088

Business Hours for KIPP University Park Ele/MS
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Stockton Unified School District Department of Public Safety

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Stockton Unified School District Department of Public Safety

640 North San Joaquin Street
Stockton, CA 95202
Get Directions (~ 48.47 miles) — opens in a new tab

(209) 933-7085

Business Hours for Stockton Unified School District Department of Public Safety
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Hume Center - Richmond Clinic

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for The Hume Center - Richmond Clinic

3095 Richmond Pkwy Ste 201
Richmond, CA 94806
Get Directions (~ 48.75 miles) — opens in a new tab

510-778-2816

Lafayette Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Lafayette Police Department

3471 Mt. Diablo Blvd. #130
Lafayette, CA 94549
Get Directions (~ 48.85 miles) — opens in a new tab

(925) 283-3680

Business Hours for Lafayette 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

Home Care Assistance - Lafayette

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Home Care Assistance - Lafayette

3518P Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549
Get Directions (~ 48.86 miles) — opens in a new tab

925-820-8390

Home Care Assistance - Walnut Creek

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Home Care Assistance - Walnut Creek

1808 Tice Valley Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Get Directions (~ 48.86 miles) — opens in a new tab

(925) 937-2018

Safeway 783

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 783

3540 Mt. Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549
Get Directions (~ 48.91 miles) — opens in a new tab

(925) 283-0228

Business Hours for Safeway 783
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

CVS Pharmacy 09948

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09948

2700 Yulupa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Get Directions (~ 48.92 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 545-7500

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09948
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 5:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Kaiser Petaluma Pharmacy 201

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Petaluma Pharmacy 201

3900 Lakeville Highway
Petaluma, CA 949545698
Get Directions (~ 48.93 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 765-3450

Business Hours for Kaiser Petaluma Pharmacy 201
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

CVS Pharmacy 09324

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09324

1960 Tice Valley Boulevard
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Get Directions (~ 48.95 miles) — opens in a new tab

(925) 947-6050

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09324
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 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

CVS Pharmacy 09938

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09938

3625 Mount Diablo Boulevard
Lafayette, CA 94549
Get Directions (~ 49.17 miles) — opens in a new tab

(925) 284-7121

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09938
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Concentra - Richmond Urgent Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Concentra - Richmond Urgent Care

2970 Hilltop Mall Rd, Ste 203
Richmond, CA 94806
Get Directions (~ 49.49 miles) — opens in a new tab

(510) 222-8000

Business Hours for Concentra - Richmond Urgent Care
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

Lucky #776

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lucky #776

915 Village Ct
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Get Directions (~ 49.71 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 542-3214

Business Hours for Lucky #776
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

CVS Pharmacy 09656

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09656

2771 4th St
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Get Directions (~ 49.84 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 528-3311

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09656
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Home Care Assistance - Alamo

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Home Care Assistance - Alamo

190-G Alamo Plaza
Alamo, CA 94507
Get Directions (~ 50.13 miles) — opens in a new tab

(925) 239-4920

Safeway Pharmacy #3011

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #3011

389 S. Mcdowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954
Get Directions (~ 50.21 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 766-9477

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #3011
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

CVS Pharmacy 03947

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 03947

10045 Combie Rd
Auburn, CA 95602
Get Directions (~ 50.24 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 268-3753

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 03947
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

KIPP Stockton Elementary/MS

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for KIPP Stockton Elementary/MS

742 Dallas Ave
Stockton, CA 95206
Get Directions (~ 50.43 miles) — opens in a new tab

(209) 888-1686

Business Hours for KIPP Stockton Elementary/MS
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Raley's Pharmacy #329

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #329

157 N McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
Get Directions (~ 50.56 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 765-9100

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #329
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm

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Click on the button to request a mail-back package.

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.