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.

Winters Healthcare Esparto Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Winters Healthcare Esparto Pharmacy

17340 Yolo Ave.
Esparto, CA 95627
Get Directions (~ 30.87 miles)

(530) 795-0192

Business Hours for Winters Healthcare Esparto Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

CVS Pharmacy 09147

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09147

2605 West March Lane
Stockton, CA 95207
Get Directions (~ 30.88 miles)

(209) 952-3494

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09147
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

Rite Aid 05935

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05935

580 Bailey Road
Bay Point, CA 94565
Get Directions (~ 31.07 miles)

(925) 458-0955

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05935
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

CVS Pharmacy 09511

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09511

1175 2nd Street
Brentwood, CA 94513
Get Directions (~ 31.11 miles)

(925) 634-8045

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09511
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

Kaiser Antioch Sand Creek OP Pharmacy 572

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Antioch Sand Creek OP Pharmacy 572

4501 Sand Creek Road 1st Fl Rm 1125
Antioch, CA 94531
Get Directions (~ 31.12 miles)

(925) 813-7940

Business Hours for Kaiser Antioch Sand Creek OP Pharmacy 572
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 1234

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 1234

1125 Second St
Brentwood, CA 94513
Get Directions (~ 31.16 miles)

(925) 634-6780

Business Hours for Safeway 1234
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

Safeway Pharmacy #1215

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1215

660 Bailey Rd
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Get Directions (~ 31.17 miles)

(925) 458-0930

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1215
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 Folsom OP Pharmacy 281

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Folsom OP Pharmacy 281

2155 Iron Point Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
Get Directions (~ 31.26 miles)

(916) 817-5450

Business Hours for Kaiser Folsom OP Pharmacy 281
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

CVS Pharmacy 03075

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 03075

5059 Business Center Dr
Fairfield, CA 94534
Get Directions (~ 31.27 miles)

(707) 863-0722

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 03075
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

Rite Aid 06266

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06266

526 E Bidwell Street
Folsom, CA 95630
Get Directions (~ 31.28 miles)

(916) 984-7749

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06266
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

CVS Pharmacy 09923

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09923

1005 E Bidwell St
Folsom, CA 95630
Get Directions (~ 31.39 miles)

(916) 983-5366

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09923
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

Costco Pharmacy #453

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #453

5101 Business Center Dr
Fairfield, CA 94585
Get Directions (~ 31.4 miles)

(707) 864-3816

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #453
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

Rite Aid 06510

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06510

4774 West Lane
Stockton, CA 95210
Get Directions (~ 31.6 miles)

(209) 473-9170

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06510
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

CVS Pharmacy 09993

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09993

9280 Sierra College Blvd
Roseville, CA 95661
Get Directions (~ 31.62 miles)

(916) 772-5313

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09993
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

Safeway Pharmacy #2707

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #2707

6445 N Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
Get Directions (~ 31.73 miles)

(209) 472-8605

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #2707
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 Eureka Bldg 1, Fl 2 Pharmacy 596

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Eureka Bldg 1, Fl 2 Pharmacy 596

1600 Eureka Rd Bldg D, Fl 2, , (24hr Discharge Pharmacy)
Roseville, CA 95661
Get Directions (~ 31.73 miles)

(916) 784-4650

Business Hours for Kaiser Eureka Bldg 1, Fl 2 Pharmacy 596
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

FoodMaxx #480

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #480

4461 Balfour Rd
Brentwood, CA 94513
Get Directions (~ 31.77 miles)

(925) 240-7166

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #480
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 Eureka MOB 2 Flr 1 Pharmacy 266

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Eureka MOB 2 Flr 1 Pharmacy 266

1600 Eureka Rd
Roseville, CA 95661
Get Directions (~ 31.9 miles)

(916) 474-6555

Business Hours for Kaiser Eureka MOB 2 Flr 1 Pharmacy 266
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
Saturday9:00 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.