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.

Vons Pharmacy #2826

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2826

1745 Eastlake Pkwy
Chula Vista, CA 91915

Lyons Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Lyons Pharmacy

4575 Camino De La Plaza Suite 106
San Diego, CA 92173

Calipatria Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Calipatria Police Department

140 West Main Street
Calipatria, CA 92233

Vons Pharmacy #1767

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #1767

475 West Main St
Brawley, CA 92227

Valley Medical Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Valley Medical Pharmacy

630 Main Street
Brawley, CA 92227

Blythe Mart Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Blythe Mart Pharmacy

301 W Hobsonway
Blythe, CA 92225

Costco Pharmacy #121

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #121

2030 North Imperial Ave
El Centro, CA 92243

Vons Pharmacy #2406

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2406

750 North Imperial Ave
El Centro, CA 92243

Medical Treatment Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Medical Treatment Center

200 South 5th St
El Centro, CA 92243

Desert Pharmacy-South Imperial Avenue

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Desert Pharmacy-South Imperial Avenue

1560 S Imperial Ave
El Centro, CA 92243

CVS Pharmacy 10931

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10931

1745 S Imperial Ave
El Centro, CA 92243

Farmacia Del Pueblo - South 4th St.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Farmacia Del Pueblo - South 4th St.

1692 South 4th Street #F
El Centro, CA 92243

Imperial Valley Medical Clinic, Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Imperial Valley Medical Clinic, Inc.

535 W. Cesar Chavez Blvd
Calexico, CA 92231

Farmacia Del Pueblo - E. Birch St.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Farmacia Del Pueblo - E. Birch St.

801 E Birch Street Suite 4
Calexico, CA 92231

Scripps Health Encinitas Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Scripps Health Encinitas Pharmacy

310 Santa Fe Dr. # 109
Encinitas, CA 92024

Order Mail-Back Supplies/Get More Information

Click on the button to request a mail-back package.

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.