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.

Raley's Pharmacy #443

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #443

4900 Elk Grove Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Get Directions (~ 20.22 miles)

(916) 683-0720

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #443
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

Save Mart #625

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #625

2501 Fairoaks Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95825
Get Directions (~ 20.23 miles)

(916) 484-7994

Business Hours for Save Mart #625
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

Rite Aid 06083

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06083

7860 Gerber Road
Sacramento, CA 95828
Get Directions (~ 20.27 miles)

(916) 689-8578

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06083
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

Costco Pharmacy #464

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #464

7981 East Stockton Blvd
S. Sacramento, CA 95823
Get Directions (~ 20.32 miles)

(916) 682-7505

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #464
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

Save Mart #619

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #619

7960 Gerber Rd
Sacramento, CA 95828
Get Directions (~ 20.34 miles)

(916) 689-8300

Business Hours for Save Mart #619
Day Opening Hours
Sunday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday6:00 am - 10:00 pm

INNOVA PHARMACY OF ARDEN-ARCADE

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for INNOVA PHARMACY OF ARDEN-ARCADE

2400 Glendale Lane Ste A
Sacramento, CA 95825
Get Directions (~ 20.35 miles)

(916) 623-4444

Business Hours for INNOVA PHARMACY OF ARDEN-ARCADE
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Raley's Pharmacy #420

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #420

8391 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
Get Directions (~ 20.63 miles)

(916) 383-4541

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #420
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

Anderson Bros Town & Country Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Anderson Bros Town & Country Pharmacy

2900 Fulton Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821
Get Directions (~ 20.86 miles)

(916) 489-3638

Business Hours for Anderson Bros Town & Country 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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 05225

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 05225

2636 Marconi Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821
Get Directions (~ 20.87 miles)

(916) 485-6917

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 05225
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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

Kaiser Morse Ave Pharmacy 610

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Morse Ave Pharmacy 610

2025 Morse Ave Fl 2
Sacramento, CA 958252115
Get Directions (~ 20.99 miles)

(916) 973-5362

Business Hours for Kaiser Morse Ave Pharmacy 610
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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

Professional Village Pharmacy Inc

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Professional Village Pharmacy Inc

1701 Professional Dr
Sacramento, CA 95825
Get Directions (~ 21.29 miles)

(916) 483-3455

Business Hours for Professional Village Pharmacy Inc
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

Safeway Pharmacy #1530

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1530

3320 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
Get Directions (~ 21.3 miles)

(916) 483-9574

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1530
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

Kaiser Elk Grove 1Fl OP Pharmacy 301

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Elk Grove 1Fl OP Pharmacy 301

9201 Big Horn Blvd 1st Fl
Elk Grove, CA 957581240
Get Directions (~ 21.72 miles)

(916) 478-5416

Business Hours for Kaiser Elk Grove 1Fl OP Pharmacy 301
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #1274

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1274

7400 Elk Grove Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95757
Get Directions (~ 21.84 miles)

(916) 465-6050

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1274
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

Raley's Pharmacy #416

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #416

3518 Marconi Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821
Get Directions (~ 21.87 miles)

(916) 972-7198

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #416
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

INNOVA PHARMACY IV

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for INNOVA PHARMACY IV

4815 WATT AVENUE, SUITE B-101
NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA 95660
Get Directions (~ 22.44 miles)

(916) 840-0999

Business Hours for INNOVA PHARMACY IV
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Rite Aid 06081

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06081

9133 Kiefer Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95826
Get Directions (~ 22.47 miles)

(916) 366-1377

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06081
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 #623

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #623

9137 Kiefer Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95826
Get Directions (~ 22.5 miles)

(916) 366-3555

Business Hours for Save Mart #623
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

Elk Grove Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Elk Grove Police Department

8400 Laguna Palms Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Get Directions (~ 22.52 miles)

(916) 478-8100

Business Hours for Elk Grove Police 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
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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.