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.

Bel Air Pharmacy #525

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Bel Air Pharmacy #525

9435 Elk Grove Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Get Directions (~ 24.87 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 24.89 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 24.96 miles)

(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

Rite Aid 06086

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06086

4300 Elverta Road
Antelope, CA 95843
Get Directions (~ 25.06 miles)

(916) 729-6763

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06086
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

Rite Aid 06044

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06044

4010 Manzanita Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
Get Directions (~ 25.07 miles)

(916) 482-1840

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06044
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 #601

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #601

4708 Manzanita Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
Get Directions (~ 25.35 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 25.42 miles)

(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

CVS Pharmacy 09826

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09826

5333 Elkhorn Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95842
Get Directions (~ 25.43 miles)

(916) 334-7450

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09826
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

Adya Hospice & Palliative Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Adya Hospice & Palliative Care

700 Main St, Suite 210
Suisun City, CA 94585
Get Directions (~ 25.71 miles)

(707) 200-2989

Business Hours for Adya Hospice & Palliative Care
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

FoodMaxx #467

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #467

1955 West Texas St
Fairfield, CA 94533
Get Directions (~ 25.91 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 26.23 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 26.32 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 26.6 miles)

(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

Safeway 1895

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 1895

5450 Dewey Dr
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Get Directions (~ 26.62 miles)

(916) 904-5356

Business Hours for Safeway 1895
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 05091

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 05091

1771 Pleasant Grove Blvd Ste 100
Roseville, CA 95747
Get Directions (~ 27.19 miles)

(916) 772-2239

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 05091
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

Raley's Pharmacy #417

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #417

4840 San Juan Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Get Directions (~ 27.24 miles)

(916) 967-4718

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #417
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

Safeway Pharmacy #2695

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #2695

1770 Pleasant Grove Blvd
Roseville, CA 95747
Get Directions (~ 27.26 miles)

(916) 677-0005

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #2695
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Raley's Pharmacy #239

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #239

7847 Lichen Dr
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Get Directions (~ 27.42 miles)

(916) 722-1755

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #239
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Safeway Pharmacy #1531

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1531

7301 Greenback Ln
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Get Directions (~ 27.59 miles)

(916) 727-2458

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1531
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 #771

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #771

7000 Auburn Blvd
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Get Directions (~ 27.68 miles)

(916) 560-4003

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #771
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
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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.