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.

CVS Pharmacy 07136

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 07136

3710 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820
Get Directions (~ 16.23 miles)

(916) 739-1071

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 07136
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

Safeway Pharmacy #1109

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1109

2090 Harbison Dr
Vacaville, CA 95687
Get Directions (~ 16.26 miles)

(707) 452-7279

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1109
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

Raley's Pharmacy #447

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #447

4650 Natomas Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95835
Get Directions (~ 16.28 miles)

(916) 419-6644

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #447
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 - 5:30 pm

Winters Healthcare Esparto Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Winters Healthcare Esparto Pharmacy

17340 Yolo Ave.
Esparto, CA 95627
Get Directions (~ 16.32 miles)

(530) 795-0192

Business Hours for Winters Healthcare Esparto Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

VacaValley Hospital Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for VacaValley Hospital Pharmacy

1020 Nut Tree Rd
Vacaville, CA 95687
Get Directions (~ 16.4 miles)

(707) 624-8066

Business Hours for VacaValley Hospital Pharmacy
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

CVS Pharmacy 09917

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09917

625 Elmira Rd
Vacaville, CA 95687
Get Directions (~ 16.44 miles)

(707) 451-0285

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09917
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

CVS Pharmacy 04151

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 04151

2050 Club Center Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
Get Directions (~ 16.89 miles)

(916) 928-6848

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 04151
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

Safeway Pharmacy #2242

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #2242

1025 Alhambra Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95816
Get Directions (~ 16.92 miles)

(916) 456-3421

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #2242
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

Pucci’s Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pucci’s Pharmacy

3257 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95816
Get Directions (~ 16.93 miles)

(916) 442-5891

Business Hours for Pucci’s Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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 - 1:00 pm

Lucky #783

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lucky #783

777 E Monte Vista Ave
Vacaville, CA 95688
Get Directions (~ 17.09 miles)

(707) 448-5723

Business Hours for Lucky #783
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 09819

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09819

191 Depot Street
Vacaville, CA 95688
Get Directions (~ 17.11 miles)

(707) 446-2401

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09819
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
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

U.C. Davis Medical Center-2315 Stockton Boulevard

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for U.C. Davis Medical Center-2315 Stockton Boulevard

2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
Get Directions (~ 17.26 miles)

Please contact location for hours of operation.

FoodMaxx #464

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #464

3860 Florin Rd
Sacramento, CA 95823
Get Directions (~ 17.41 miles)

(916) 427-4240

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #464
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

Costco Pharmacy #694

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #694

1051 Hume Way
Vacaville, CA 95687
Get Directions (~ 17.41 miles)

(707) 453-7343

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #694
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

Sac Behavioral Health Hospital

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Sac Behavioral Health Hospital

1400 Expo Pkwy
Sacramento, CA 95815
Get Directions (~ 17.58 miles)

(877) 978-4848

Business Hours for Sac Behavioral Health Hospital
Day Opening Hours

Costco Pharmacy #471

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #471

1600 Expo Pkwy
Sacramento, CA 95815
Get Directions (~ 17.8 miles)

(916) 830-1078

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #471
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

Lucky #784

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lucky #784

1979 Peabody Rd
Vacaville, CA 95687
Get Directions (~ 17.91 miles)

(707) 452-0991

Business Hours for Lucky #784
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 11047

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11047

5611 Stockton Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95824
Get Directions (~ 18.14 miles)

(916) 982-2998

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11047
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
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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.