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.

Costco Pharmacy #121

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #121

2030 North Imperial Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
Get Directions (~ 512.62 miles)

(760) 353-2380

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #121
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

Vons Pharmacy #2406

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2406

750 North Imperial Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
Get Directions (~ 513.27 miles)

(760) 353-2720

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2406
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

Medical Treatment Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Medical Treatment Center

200 South 5th St
El Centro, CA 92243
Get Directions (~ 514.28 miles)

(760) 482-0864

Business Hours for Medical Treatment Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday6:00 am - 3:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Desert Pharmacy-South Imperial Avenue

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Desert Pharmacy-South Imperial Avenue

1560 S Imperial Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
Get Directions (~ 514.33 miles)

(760) 997-7800

Business Hours for Desert Pharmacy-South Imperial Avenue
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:30 pm

CVS Pharmacy 10931

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10931

1745 S Imperial Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
Get Directions (~ 514.49 miles)

(760) 353-5130

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10931
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

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
Get Directions (~ 515.05 miles)

(760) 353-9000

Business Hours for Farmacia Del Pueblo - South 4th St.
Day Opening Hours
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

Imperial Valley Medical Clinic, Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Imperial Valley Medical Clinic, Inc.

535 W. Cesar Chavez Blvd
Calexico, CA 92231
Get Directions (~ 522.53 miles)

(760) 357-6566

Business Hours for Imperial Valley Medical Clinic, Inc.
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday6:00 am - 3:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

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
Get Directions (~ 522.73 miles)

(760) 768-6000

Business Hours for Farmacia Del Pueblo - E. Birch St.
Day Opening Hours
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

Scripps Health Encinitas Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Scripps Health Encinitas Pharmacy

310 Santa Fe Dr. # 109
Encinitas, CA 92024
Get Directions (~ 7894.83 miles)

(858) 964-1012

Business Hours for Scripps Health Encinitas Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

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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.