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.

Kaiser Modesto Hosp 24Hr OP Pharmacy 851

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Modesto Hosp 24Hr OP Pharmacy 851

4601 Dale Road 1st Floor
Modesto, CA 95356
Get Directions (~ 70.26 miles)

(209) 735-6342

Business Hours for Kaiser Modesto Hosp 24Hr OP Pharmacy 851
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:30 pm

Lakeport Fire Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Lakeport Fire Department

445 North Main Street
Lakeport, CA 95453
Get Directions (~ 70.32 miles)

(707) 263-4396

Business Hours for Lakeport Fire Department
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

City of Willows Fire Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for City of Willows Fire Department

445 South Butte Street
Willows, CA 95988
Get Directions (~ 70.6 miles)

(530) 934-3322

Business Hours for City of Willows Fire Department
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

Lake County Sheriff's Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Lake County Sheriff's Department

1220 Martin Street
Lakeport, CA 95453
Get Directions (~ 70.65 miles)

(707) 994-6433

Business Hours for Lake County Sheriff's Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Safeway Pharmacy #0983

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #0983

1071 11Th St
Lakeport, CA 95453
Get Directions (~ 70.91 miles)

(707) 263-8779

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #0983
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 - 5:00 pm

Glenn County Sheriff's Office - Coroner's Office

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Glenn County Sheriff's Office - Coroner's Office

543 West Oak Street, Coroner's Office
Willows, CA 95988
Get Directions (~ 70.91 miles)

(530) 934-6441

Business Hours for Glenn County Sheriff's Office - Coroner's Office
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

Glenn County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Glenn County Sheriff's Office

543 West Oak Street, Lobby
Willows, CA 95988
Get Directions (~ 70.91 miles)

(530) 934-6523

Business Hours for Glenn County Sheriff's Office
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

Kaiser Modesto S Dale Rd OP Pharmacy 833

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Modesto S Dale Rd OP Pharmacy 833

3800 Dale Rd
Modesto, CA 95357
Get Directions (~ 71 miles)

(209) 557-6160

Business Hours for Kaiser Modesto S Dale Rd OP Pharmacy 833
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:30 pm

Willows Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Willows Pharmacy

226 N Butte St
Willows, CA 95988
Get Directions (~ 71.01 miles)

(530) 934-7744

Business Hours for Willows Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 11:00 am

Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. (Willows)

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. (Willows)

207 North Butte Street
Willows, CA 95988
Get Directions (~ 71.01 miles)

(530) 934-4641

Business Hours for Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. (Willows)
Day Opening Hours
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

The City of Willows

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for The City of Willows

201 North Lassen Street
Willows, CA 95988
Get Directions (~ 71.07 miles)

(530) 934-7041

Business Hours for The City of Willows
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 #49

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #49

2100 Standiford Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
Get Directions (~ 71.78 miles)

(209) 577-0545

Business Hours for Save Mart #49
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

CVS Pharmacy 03079

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 03079

2224 Patterson Rd
Riverbank, CA 95367
Get Directions (~ 71.83 miles)

(209) 869-6499

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 03079
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

Lakeview Health Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lakeview Health Center

5335 Lakeshore Blvd
Lakeport, CA 95482
Get Directions (~ 71.91 miles)

(707) 263-7725

Business Hours for Lakeview Health 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

Raley's Pharmacy #308

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #308

3430 Tully Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
Get Directions (~ 72.49 miles)

(209) 527-4600

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #308
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

Costco Pharmacy #1683

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1683

2015 Claribel Road
Riverbank, CA 95367
Get Directions (~ 72.55 miles)

(209) 458-5587

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1683
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Save Mart #105

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #105

2237 Claribel Rd
Riverbank, CA 95367
Get Directions (~ 72.84 miles)

(209) 863-1480

Business Hours for Save Mart #105
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

FoodMaxx #410

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #410

2020 W Briggsmore Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
Get Directions (~ 73.02 miles)

(209) 530-9677

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #410
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

ANGELS CAMP BRANCH

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for ANGELS CAMP BRANCH

356 N. MAIN STREET
ANGELS CAMP, CA 95222
Get Directions (~ 73.03 miles)

(209) 736-2198

Business Hours for ANGELS CAMP BRANCH
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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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.