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.

Town Square Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Town Square Pharmacy

81-709 Dr Carreon Blvd #E-3
Indio, CA 92201
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(760) 342-4933

Business Hours for Town Square Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09528

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09528

7740 Rancho Santa Fe Rd
Carlsbad, CA 92009
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(760) 753-5115

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09528
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
Friday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09134

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09134

49980 Jefferson St
Indio, CA 92201
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(760) 771-8848

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09134
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 - 10:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Vons Pharmacy #2724

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2724

3439 Via Montebello
Carlsbad, CA 92009
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(760) 633-0168

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2724
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm

Indio Medical Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Indio Medical Pharmacy

81-893 Dr Carreon Blvd Ste 7
Indio, CA 92201
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(760) 347-0659

Business Hours for Indio Medical Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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 - 12:00 pm

Sav-On Pharmacy # 0750

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy # 0750

1571 San Elijo Rd S
San Marcos, CA 92078
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(760) 798-2824

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy # 0750
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm

Vons Pharmacy #2345

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2345

1000 West El Norte Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92026
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760) 747-5910

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2345
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #1080

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1080

725 Center Dr
San Marcos, CA 92069
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(760) 871-6867

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1080
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

CVS Pharmacy 09181

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09181

455 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
Get Directions (~ 441.07 miles) — opens in a new tab

(760) 436-4055

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09181
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Nordahl Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Nordahl Pharmacy

740 Nordahl Rd #120
San Marcos, CA 92069
Get Directions (~ 441.08 miles) — opens in a new tab

(760) 501-0030

Business Hours for Nordahl Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Nordahl Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Nordahl Pharmacy

740 Nordahl Rd #120
San Marcos, CA 92069
Get Directions (~ 441.1 miles) — opens in a new tab

(760) 501-0030

Business Hours for Nordahl Pharmacy
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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Town Square Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Town Square Pharmacy

81 709 Dr Carreon Blvd
Indio, CA 92201
Get Directions (~ 441.16 miles) — opens in a new tab

(760) 342-4933

Business Hours for Town Square Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09103

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09103

318 W El Norte Parkway
Escondido, CA 92026
Get Directions (~ 441.42 miles) — opens in a new tab

(760) 489-1505

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09103
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

Vons Pharmacy #2144

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2144

262 North El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
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(760) 942-4195

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2144
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09135

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09135

129 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
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(760) 942-2269

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09135
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

Palomar Medical Center Escondido

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Palomar Medical Center Escondido

2185 Citracado Parkway
Escondido, CA 92029
Get Directions (~ 441.74 miles) — opens in a new tab

(442) 281-5000

Walgreens 11653

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 11653

1320 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
Get Directions (~ 441.76 miles) — opens in a new tab

(760) 942-2018

Business Hours for Walgreens 11653
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

Coachella Pharmacy DAP Health ,Desert AIDS Project, INC

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Coachella Pharmacy DAP Health ,Desert AIDS Project, INC

49689 Calhoun St
Coachella, CA 92236
Get Directions (~ 442.73 miles) — opens in a new tab

(760) 399-4526

Business Hours for Coachella Pharmacy DAP Health ,Desert AIDS Project, INC
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Walgreens 05700

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 05700

1574 E Valley Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92027
Get Directions (~ 443.01 miles) — opens in a new tab

(760) 839-7932

Business Hours for Walgreens 05700
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 05497

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 05497

84010 Avenue 50
Coachella, CA 92236
Get Directions (~ 443.12 miles) — opens in a new tab

(760) 391-5656

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 05497
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

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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.