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.

Save Mart #86

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #86

801 Oakdale Rd
Modesto, CA 95355
Get Directions (~ 76.08 miles)

(209) 569-0240

Business Hours for Save Mart #86
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

Meadowmont Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Meadowmont Pharmacy

2037 Highway 4 Ste F
Arnold, CA 95223
Get Directions (~ 79.5 miles)

(209) 795-1155

Business Hours for Meadowmont Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Rite Aid 06003

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06003

1830 Mitchell Road
Ceres, CA 95307
Get Directions (~ 79.63 miles)

(209) 538-4927

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06003
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ceres Police Department (Lobby)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Ceres Police Department (Lobby)

2727 3rd St Ceres
Ceres, CA 95307
Get Directions (~ 79.7 miles)

(209) 538-5715

Business Hours for Ceres Police Department (Lobby)
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

Save Mart #635

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #635

2920 E Whitmore Ave
Ceres, CA 95307
Get Directions (~ 80.12 miles)

(209) 538-4118

Business Hours for Save Mart #635
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

Raley's Pharmacy #249

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #249

2485 Notre Dame Blvd.
Chico, CA 95928
Get Directions (~ 80.7 miles)

(530) 895-0895

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #249
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 #1011

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1011

2100 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Chico, CA 95928
Get Directions (~ 81.12 miles)

(530) 342-8892

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1011
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

Del Puerto Health Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Del Puerto Health Center

1700 Keystone Pacific Pkwy
Patterson, CA 95363
Get Directions (~ 81.29 miles)

(209) 892-9100

Business Hours for Del Puerto 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

FoodMaxx #475

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #475

2051 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Chico, CA 95928
Get Directions (~ 81.3 miles)

(530) 894-1050

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #475
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

WellCat Health Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for WellCat Health Center Pharmacy

601 Warner St
Chico, CA 959290777
Get Directions (~ 81.87 miles)

(530) 898-6068

Business Hours for WellCat Health Center Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rite Aid 06087

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06087

650 Mangrove Avenue
Chico, CA 95926
Get Directions (~ 82.11 miles)

(530) 891-6722

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06087
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

Save Mart #82

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #82

1035 Sperry Rd
Patterson, CA 95363
Get Directions (~ 82.25 miles)

(209) 892-5000

Business Hours for Save Mart #82
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 02881

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 02881

1120 Forest Ave
Chico, CA 95928
Get Directions (~ 82.32 miles)

(530) 894-5112

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 02881
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

Patterson Family Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Patterson Family Pharmacy

101 South Del Puerto Avenue
Patterson, CA 95363
Get Directions (~ 82.37 miles)

(209) 892-8444

Business Hours for Patterson Family Pharmacy
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
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Patterson District Ambulance

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Patterson District Ambulance

875 E St
Patterson, CA 95363
Get Directions (~ 82.46 miles)

(209) 892-2618

Business Hours for Patterson District Ambulance
Day Opening Hours

Bidwell Pharmacy And Medical Supply

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bidwell Pharmacy And Medical Supply

1200 Mangrove Ave Suite A
Chico, CA 95926
Get Directions (~ 82.64 miles)

(530) 891-0388

Business Hours for Bidwell Pharmacy And Medical Supply
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

Enloe Outpatient Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Enloe Outpatient Center Pharmacy

1531 Esplanade Room 1044
Chico, CA 95926
Get Directions (~ 82.65 miles)

(530) 332-6870

Business Hours for Enloe Outpatient Center Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

AH Feather River Health Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for AH Feather River Health Center

5125 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
Get Directions (~ 83.17 miles)

(530) 872-2000

Business Hours for AH Feather River Health Center
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

Raley's Pharmacy #245

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #245

211 West East Ave
Chico, CA 95926
Get Directions (~ 83.52 miles)

(530) 899-3790

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #245
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:30 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 - 5:30 pm

Rite Aid 06094

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06094

220 West East Avenue
Chico, CA 95926
Get Directions (~ 83.64 miles)

(530) 343-9495

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06094
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
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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.