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.

Rite Aid 05853

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05853

456 South Madera Avenue
Kerman, CA 93630
Get Directions (~ 156.88 miles)

(559) 846-7115

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05853
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

United Health Centers Pharmacy Kerman

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for United Health Centers Pharmacy Kerman

517 S Madera Ave
Kerman, CA 93630
Get Directions (~ 156.95 miles)

(559) 846-6330

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Save Mart #93

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #93

6797 North Milburn
Fresno, CA 93722
Get Directions (~ 157.23 miles)

(559) 261-4123

Business Hours for Save Mart #93
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 09846

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09846

6800 N Milburn Ave
Fresno, CA 93722
Get Directions (~ 157.31 miles)

(559) 451-3486

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09846
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

Valley Children's Hospital

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Valley Children's Hospital

9300 Valley Children's Place
Madera, CA 93638
Get Directions (~ 157.72 miles)

(559) 353-3000

Business Hours for Valley Children's Hospital
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

Hayfork Branch Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Hayfork Branch Library

6641 A STATE HWY. 3
HAYFORK, CA 96041
Get Directions (~ 157.72 miles)

(530) 628-5427

Business Hours for Hayfork Branch Library
Day Opening Hours
Monday11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Save Mart #65

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #65

7075 N Marks
Fresno, CA 93711
Get Directions (~ 158.29 miles)

(559) 439-1020

Business Hours for Save Mart #65
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

Costco Pharmacy #31

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #31

4500 West Shaw
Fresno, CA 93722
Get Directions (~ 158.88 miles)

(559) 276-2595

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #31
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 - 6:00 pm

Save Mart #78

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #78

1107 E Champlain
Fresno, CA 93720
Get Directions (~ 159.73 miles)

(559) 433-0280

Business Hours for Save Mart #78
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 09391

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09391

1113 E Champlain Drive
Fresno, CA 93720
Get Directions (~ 159.78 miles)

(559) 434-2158

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09391
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 #54

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #54

2066 W Bullard
Fresno, CA 93711
Get Directions (~ 159.82 miles)

(559) 435-6083

Business Hours for Save Mart #54
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 #403

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #403

3241 W Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93711
Get Directions (~ 159.88 miles)

(559) 224-0994

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #403
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

Vons Pharmacy #2188

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2188

8949 North Cedar Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
Get Directions (~ 160.28 miles)

(559) 438-1356

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2188
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

Costco Pharmacy #657

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #657

7100 N Abby
N. Fresno, CA 93720
Get Directions (~ 160.38 miles)

(559) 437-3643

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #657
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 - 6:00 pm

Save Mart #71

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #71

659 E Nees
Fresno, CA 93720
Get Directions (~ 160.42 miles)

(559) 446-0218

Business Hours for Save Mart #71
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

Kaiser Fresno B Cypress Mall OP Pharmacy 722

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Fresno B Cypress Mall OP Pharmacy 722

7300 N Fresno St Flr 1 Cypress
Fresno, CA 93720
Get Directions (~ 160.53 miles)

(559) 448-4125

Business Hours for Kaiser Fresno B Cypress Mall OP Pharmacy 722
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Rite Aid 05865

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05865

2011 West Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA 93711
Get Directions (~ 160.67 miles)

(559) 224-0920

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05865
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

The Medicine Shoppe

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for The Medicine Shoppe

4009 N. Marks
Fresno, CA 93722
Get Directions (~ 160.69 miles)

(559) 226-1201

Business Hours for The Medicine Shoppe
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

CVS Pharmacy 10801

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10801

6720 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93710
Get Directions (~ 160.92 miles)

(559) 432-2729

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10801
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Rite Aid 06378

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06378

8027 North Cedar Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
Get Directions (~ 160.93 miles)

(559) 431-1099

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06378
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

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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.