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 #41

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #41

1900 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Get Directions (~ 51.32 miles)

(707) 578-1711

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #41
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

Lucky #741

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lucky #741

1000 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
Get Directions (~ 51.37 miles)

(707) 763-2469

Business Hours for Lucky #741
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 09203

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09203

580 Moraga Road
Moraga, CA 94556
Get Directions (~ 51.37 miles)

(925) 631-0204

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09203
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Petaluma Health Ctr Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Petaluma Health Ctr Pharmacy

1179 North Mcdowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954
Get Directions (~ 51.6 miles)

(707) 559-7612

Business Hours for Petaluma Health Ctr Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Save Mart #615

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #615

3966 A Missouri Flat Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
Get Directions (~ 51.61 miles)

(530) 626-7530

Business Hours for Save Mart #615
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

Lake County Probation Department - South Lake

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Lake County Probation Department - South Lake

9055 California 53
Lower Lake, CA 95457
Get Directions (~ 51.82 miles)

(707) 262-4285

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Safeway Pharmacy #1724

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1724

3955 Missouri Flat Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
Get Directions (~ 51.89 miles)

(530) 295-2977

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1724
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

Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety

500 City Center Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Get Directions (~ 51.97 miles)

(707) 584-2600

Business Hours for Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety
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 Santa Rosa MOB4 Stein Pharmacy 587

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Santa Rosa MOB4 Stein Pharmacy 587

3925 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Get Directions (~ 52.04 miles)

(707) 566-5349

Business Hours for Kaiser Santa Rosa MOB4 Stein Pharmacy 587
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:45 am - 6:00 pm

Kaiser Rohnert Park Pharmacy 521

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Rohnert Park Pharmacy 521

5900 State Farm Dr
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Get Directions (~ 52.07 miles)

(707) 206-3001

Business Hours for Kaiser Rohnert Park Pharmacy 521
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:45 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09800

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09800

650 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
Danville, CA 94526
Get Directions (~ 52.07 miles)

(925) 820-3222

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09800
Day Opening Hours
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

Lucky #708

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lucky #708

660 San Ramon Valley Rd
Danville, CA 94526
Get Directions (~ 52.11 miles)

(925) 820-4522

Business Hours for Lucky #708
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

Safeway Pharmacy #2940

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #2940

11450 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Get Directions (~ 52.16 miles)

(510) 233-8405

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #2940
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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 #337

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #337

100 Raley's Town Center
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Get Directions (~ 52.25 miles)

(707) 585-3444

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #337
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

Safeway Pharmacy #0918

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #0918

6340 Commerce Blvd
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Get Directions (~ 52.29 miles)

(707) 585-5980

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #0918
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 09296

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09296

3420 Camino Tassajara
Danville, CA 94506
Get Directions (~ 52.32 miles)

(925) 736-0262

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09296
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 - 6:00 pm

Marshall Hearing Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Marshall Hearing Center

4300-D Golden Center Dr.
Placerville, CA 95667
Get Directions (~ 52.32 miles)

(530) 344-2010

Business Hours for Marshall Hearing Center
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

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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.