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 #431

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #431

5159 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
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(916) 483-9033

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #431
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

CVS Pharmacy 09809

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09809

4959 Marconi Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
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(916) 485-1144

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09809
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

FoodMaxx #497

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #497

7477 Watt Ave
North Highlands, CA 95660
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(916) 348-3425

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #497
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

FoodMaxx #415

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #415

1833 N Texas St
Fairfield, CA 94533
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(707) 428-1585

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #415
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

Safeway Pharmacy #1127

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1127

2401 Waterman Blvd
Fairfield, CA 94533
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(707) 427-5642

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1127
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

CVS Pharmacy 09371

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09371

300 Travis Blvd
Fairfield, CA 94533
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(707) 422-3460

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09371
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 7:00 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 - 7:00 pm

Kaiser Promenade OP Pharmacy 303

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Promenade OP Pharmacy 303

10305 Promenade Pkwy Fl 1
Elk Grove, CA 957579400
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(916) 544-6060

Business Hours for Kaiser Promenade OP Pharmacy 303
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

Gateway Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Gateway Pharmacy

1330 Gateway Blvd Ste B2
Fairfield, CA 94533
Get Directions (~ 24.66 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 422-0500

Business Hours for Gateway Pharmacy
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
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

EastBay Home Health Services

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for EastBay Home Health Services

1710 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite E
Fairfield, CA 94533
Get Directions (~ 24.74 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 428-1473

Business Hours for EastBay Home Health Services
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
SaturdayClosed

CVS Pharmacy 00182

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 00182

8400 Bradshaw Rd
Elk Grove, CA 95624
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(916) 689-1124

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 00182
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

Kaiser Fairfield MOB OP Pharmacy 401

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Fairfield MOB OP Pharmacy 401

1550 Gateway Blvd
Fairfield, CA 94533
Get Directions (~ 24.76 miles) — opens in a new tab

(707) 427-4208

Business Hours for Kaiser Fairfield MOB OP Pharmacy 401
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

Bel Air Pharmacy #525

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Bel Air Pharmacy #525

9435 Elk Grove Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95624
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(916) 714-6955

Business Hours for Bel Air Pharmacy #525
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

Bel Air Pharmacy #519

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Bel Air Pharmacy #519

7901 Walerga Rd
Antelope, CA 95843
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(916) 725-0333

Business Hours for Bel Air Pharmacy #519
Day Opening Hours
Sunday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
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 - 11:00 pm

Bel Air Pharmacy #511

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Bel Air Pharmacy #511

4005 Manzanita Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
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(916) 483-2691

Business Hours for Bel Air Pharmacy #511
Day Opening Hours
Sunday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
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 - 11:00 pm

Save Mart #601

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #601

4708 Manzanita Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
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(916) 979-9191

Business Hours for Save Mart #601
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 #332

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #332

3001 Travis Blvd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
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(707) 429-8310

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #332
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

FoodMaxx #467

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #467

1955 West Texas St
Fairfield, CA 94533
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(707) 428-1585

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #467
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

Kaiser Rancho Cordova Plan A & B Pharmacy 711

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Rancho Cordova Plan A & B Pharmacy 711

10725 International Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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(916) 631-2303

Business Hours for Kaiser Rancho Cordova Plan A & B Pharmacy 711
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Safeway Pharmacy #1746

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1746

10635 Folsom Blvd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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(916) 364-4944

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1746
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

CVS Pharmacy 09199

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09199

5420 Dewey Dr
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
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(916) 864-4803

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09199
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

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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.