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.

Motherlode Regional Juvenile Detention Facility

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Motherlode Regional Juvenile Detention Facility

12784 Justice Center Drive
Sonora, CA 95370
Get Directions (~ 86.34 miles)

(209) 536-6700

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Safeway Pharmacy #3127

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #3127

1291 Sangunetti Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
Get Directions (~ 86.37 miles)

(209) 533-7812

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #3127
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sierra County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sierra County Sheriff's Office

100 Courthouse Square 1st Floor P.O.Box 66
Downieville, CA 95936
Get Directions (~ 86.39 miles)

(530) 289-3700

Business Hours for Sierra County Sheriff's Office
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

FoodMaxx #473

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #473

1235 Airport Park Blvd
Ukiah, CA 95482
Get Directions (~ 86.41 miles)

(707) 467-9007

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #473
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

WESTERN SIERRA MEDICAL CLINIC

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for WESTERN SIERRA MEDICAL CLINIC

209 NEVADA STREET
DOWNIEVILLE, CA 95936
Get Directions (~ 86.42 miles)

(530) 289-3298

Business Hours for WESTERN SIERRA MEDICAL CLINIC
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

Golden Rays Senior Citizens of Sierra County, Inc.

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Golden Rays Senior Citizens of Sierra County, Inc.

305 A Main Street
Downieville, CA 95936
Get Directions (~ 86.55 miles)

(530) 289-3333

Business Hours for Golden Rays Senior Citizens of Sierra County, Inc.
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rite Aid 06512

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06512

1000 W Monte Vista Ave
Turlock, CA 95382
Get Directions (~ 86.63 miles)

(209) 669-9704

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06512
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

Hillside Health Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Hillside Health Center

333 Laws Ave
Ukiah, CA 95482
Get Directions (~ 87.04 miles)

(707) 468-1010

Business Hours for Hillside Health Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 3:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 02994

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 02994

3100 Geer Rd
Turlock, CA 95382
Get Directions (~ 87.05 miles)

(209) 664-1121

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 02994
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

Sierra County Public Works Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Sierra County Public Works Department

101 Courthouse Square, Annex Building
Downieville, CA 95936
Get Directions (~ 87.1 miles)

(530) 289-3201

Business Hours for Sierra County Public Works Department
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

Dora St Health Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Dora St Health Center

1165 S Dora St. Ste A1
Ukiah, CA 95482
Get Directions (~ 87.14 miles)

(707) 468-1015

Business Hours for Dora St Health Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday7:30 am - 4:30 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09822

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09822

155 S Orchard Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
Get Directions (~ 87.14 miles)

(707) 462-9751

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09822
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 09208

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09208

13763 Mono Way
Sonora, CA 95370
Get Directions (~ 87.19 miles)

(209) 532-6973

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09208
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

Raley's Pharmacy #310

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #310

2900 Geer Rd
Turlock, CA 95382
Get Directions (~ 87.2 miles)

(209) 667-4919

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #310
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

Lucky #628

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lucky #628

504 East Perkins St
Ukiah, CA 95482
Get Directions (~ 87.28 miles)

(707) 462-3843

Business Hours for Lucky #628
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 #1583

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1583

653 South State St
Ukiah, CA 95482
Get Directions (~ 87.29 miles)

(707) 467-2712

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1583
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Save Mart #371

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #371

2595 Greer Rd
Turlock, CA 95380
Get Directions (~ 87.29 miles)

(209) 667-2781

Business Hours for Save Mart #371
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

Mact Sonora Medical

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mact Sonora Medical

13975 Mono Way, Suite G
Sonora, CA 95370
Get Directions (~ 87.33 miles)

(209) 533-9600

Business Hours for Mact Sonora Medical
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

Mact Sonora Dental

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mact Sonora Dental

13975 Mono Way, Suite I
Sonora, CA 95370
Get Directions (~ 87.33 miles)

(209) 533-9600

Business Hours for Mact Sonora Dental
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

Rite Aid 06033

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06033

680 South State Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Get Directions (~ 87.34 miles)

(707) 462-6850

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06033
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.