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.

Safeway 1866

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 1866

2220 Sunset Blvd
Rocklin, CA 95765
Get Directions (~ 34.22 miles)

(916) 789-0101

Business Hours for Safeway 1866
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 03909

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 03909

4330 Latrobe Rd
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Get Directions (~ 34.37 miles)

(916) 934-0133

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 03909
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

CVS Pharmacy 09526

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09526

8455 Auburn Folsom Rd
Granite Bay, CA 95746
Get Directions (~ 34.43 miles)

(916) 791-2197

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09526
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 #424

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #424

3935 Park Dr Ste B
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Get Directions (~ 34.65 miles)

(916) 933-0518

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #424
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 #1195

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1195

5431 Clayton Rd
Clayton, CA 94517
Get Directions (~ 35.04 miles)

(925) 672-2107

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1195
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 06526

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06526

6490 Clayton Road
Clayton, CA 94517
Get Directions (~ 35.1 miles)

(925) 673-2803

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06526
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

Clayton Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Clayton Police Department

6000 Heritage Trail
Clayton, CA 94517
Get Directions (~ 35.23 miles)

(925) 673-7350

Business Hours for Clayton Police Department
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

Lucky #705

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lucky #705

5190 Clayton Rd
Concord, CA 94521
Get Directions (~ 35.41 miles)

(925) 680-2630

Business Hours for Lucky #705
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 - 12:00 am
Saturday6:00 am - 12:00 am

Save Mart #616

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #616

3021 Stanford Ranch Rd
Rocklin, CA 95765
Get Directions (~ 35.44 miles)

(916) 435-2828

Business Hours for Save Mart #616
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

CVS Pharmacy 09827

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09827

5408 Ygnacio Valley Road
Concord, CA 94521
Get Directions (~ 35.47 miles)

(925) 672-0646

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09827
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

FoodMaxx #418

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #418

4505 Clayton Rd
Concord, CA 94521
Get Directions (~ 35.47 miles)

(925) 887-8000

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #418
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

Safeway 1192

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 1192

4309 Clayton Rd
Concord, CA 94521
Get Directions (~ 35.48 miles)

(925) 356-2710

Business Hours for Safeway 1192
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 09509

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09509

4424 Treat Boulevard
Concord, CA 94521
Get Directions (~ 35.76 miles)

(925) 676-4040

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09509
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 - 6:00 pm

KIPP Stockton Elementary/MS

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for KIPP Stockton Elementary/MS

742 Dallas Ave
Stockton, CA 95206
Get Directions (~ 35.84 miles)

(209) 888-1686

Business Hours for KIPP Stockton Elementary/MS
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Safeway Pharmacy #0955

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #0955

2600 Willow Pass Rd
Concord, CA 94519
Get Directions (~ 36.07 miles)

(925) 689-0895

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #0955
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 09238

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09238

2677 Clayton Road
Concord, CA 94519
Get Directions (~ 36.17 miles)

(925) 689-2398

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09238
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

Safeway Pharmacy #2683

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #2683

2207 Francisco Dr
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Get Directions (~ 36.29 miles)

(916) 492-9977

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #2683
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

MACT Ione Medical

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for MACT Ione Medical

305 Preston ave
Ione, CA 95640
Get Directions (~ 36.36 miles)

(209) 674-6182

Business Hours for MACT Ione Medical
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Concord Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Concord Police Department

1350 Galindo Street
Concord, CA 94520
Get Directions (~ 36.57 miles)

(925) 671-3220

Business Hours for Concord Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 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.