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.

Consolidated Tribal Health Project Inc

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Consolidated Tribal Health Project Inc

6991 N State St
Redwood Valley, CA 95470-9629
Get Directions (~ 90.7 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 485-5115

Business Hours for Consolidated Tribal Health Project Inc
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

Twain Harte Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Twain Harte Pharmacy

22629 Twain Harte Dr, Ste D
Twain Harte, CA 953830128
Get Directions (~ 90.98 miles) — opens in a new tab

(209) 586-3225

Business Hours for Twain Harte Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Center Pharmacy

18880 Cherry Valley Blvd
Tuolumne, CA 95379
Get Directions (~ 92.55 miles) — opens in a new tab

(209) 928-5407

Business Hours for Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Center Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Sierra County Store

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Sierra County Store

213 Main Street
Sierra City, CA 96125
Get Directions (~ 93.24 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 862-1560

Business Hours for Sierra County Store
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Alpine County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Alpine County Sheriff's Office

88 Bear Valley Rd
Bear Valley, CA 95223
Get Directions (~ 93.98 miles) — opens in a new tab

(209) 753-2321

Business Hours for Alpine County Sheriff's Office
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

Bear Valley Behavioral Health Services

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Bear Valley Behavioral Health Services

367 Creekside Dr
Bear Valley, CA 96120
Get Directions (~ 94.13 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 694-1816

Business Hours for Bear Valley Behavioral Health Services
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

Merced County Sheriff's Office - Charles F. Bludworth Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Merced County Sheriff's Office - Charles F. Bludworth Station

9481 Shanks Road
Delhi, CA 95315
Get Directions (~ 94.37 miles) — opens in a new tab

(209) 385-7660

Groveland Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Groveland Pharmacy

18638 Main Street P O Box 809
Groveland, CA 95321
Get Directions (~ 97.11 miles) — opens in a new tab

(209) 962-5211

Business Hours for Groveland Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Golden Rule Mobile Village

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for The Golden Rule Mobile Village

10755 MOBLE VILLAGE WAY
WILLITS, CA 95490
Get Directions (~ 97.64 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 459-2958

Business Hours for The Golden Rule Mobile Village
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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
Saturday11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tin RX

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Tin RX

1332 Solano St
Corning, CA 96021
Get Directions (~ 97.85 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 824-0800

Business Hours for Tin RX
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
SaturdayClosed

West-End Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for West-End Pharmacy

965 Highway 99w Ste 127
Corning, CA 96021
Get Directions (~ 97.88 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 824-4901

Business Hours for West-End Pharmacy
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 10360

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10360

474 Winton Pkwy
Livingston, CA 95334
Get Directions (~ 98.2 miles) — opens in a new tab

(209) 394-6785

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10360
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 pm - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09976

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09976

950 North Lake Blvd, Suite 100
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Get Directions (~ 98.29 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 584-0250

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09976
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Gustine Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Gustine Police Department

682 3rd Avenue
Gustine, CA 95322
Get Directions (~ 98.68 miles) — opens in a new tab

(209) 854-3737

Business Hours for Gustine Police 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 - 2:00 pm

Raley's Pharmacy #127

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #127

1040 Emerald Bay Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Get Directions (~ 98.71 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 541-5230

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #127
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

CVS Pharmacy 09713

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09713

1043 Emerald Bay Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Get Directions (~ 98.88 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 544-1445

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09713
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

CVS Pharmacy 09174

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09174

11411 Deerfield Drive
Truckee, CA 96161
Get Directions (~ 99.74 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 587-5775

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09174
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Save Mart #627

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #627

11399 Deerfield Dr
Truckee, CA 96161
Get Directions (~ 99.75 miles) — opens in a new tab

(530) 587-5522

Business Hours for Save Mart #627
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

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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.