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.

Veterans Home Of California-Pharmacy Service

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Veterans Home Of California-Pharmacy Service

123 California Dr
Yountville, CA 94599
Get Directions (~ 40.98 miles)

(707) 944-4617

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Safeway 917

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 917

600 S BRdway
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Get Directions (~ 41.39 miles)

(925) 935-9205

Business Hours for Safeway 917
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

Vital Total Health Medical Group Inc

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Vital Total Health Medical Group Inc

710 S. BRdway Ste 21L
Walnut Creek, CA 94546
Get Directions (~ 41.43 miles)

(925) 388-9800

Business Hours for Vital Total Health Medical Group Inc
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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 - 3:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09545

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09545

1123 South California Boulevard
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Get Directions (~ 41.74 miles)

(925) 933-8353

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09545
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 8:00 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 - 8:00 pm

Kaiser Walnut Creek MOB 1st Fl Pharmacy 511

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Walnut Creek MOB 1st Fl Pharmacy 511

1425 South Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Get Directions (~ 41.84 miles)

(925) 295-4461

Business Hours for Kaiser Walnut Creek MOB 1st Fl Pharmacy 511
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday8:45 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:45 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:45 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:45 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:45 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Kaiser Walnut Creek Outpatient Discharge Pharmacy 515

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Walnut Creek Outpatient Discharge Pharmacy 515

1425 South Main Street Fl 1 Central
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Get Directions (~ 41.84 miles)

(925) 295-4000

Business Hours for Kaiser Walnut Creek Outpatient Discharge Pharmacy 515
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

Save Mart #94

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #94

15240 South Harlan Rd
Lathrop, CA 95330
Get Directions (~ 42.21 miles)

(209) 858-4798

Business Hours for Save Mart #94
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

Amador County Public Health Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Amador County Public Health Department

10877 Conductor blvd suite 400
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
Get Directions (~ 42.67 miles)

(209) 223-6407

Business Hours for Amador County Public Health 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

Home Care Assistance - Walnut Creek

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Home Care Assistance - Walnut Creek

1808 Tice Valley Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Get Directions (~ 42.98 miles)

(925) 937-2018

Business Hours for Home Care Assistance - Walnut Creek
Day Opening Hours

CVS Pharmacy 09324

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09324

1960 Tice Valley Boulevard
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Get Directions (~ 43.02 miles)

(925) 947-6050

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09324
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

Home Care Assistance - Alamo

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Home Care Assistance - Alamo

190-G Alamo Plaza
Alamo, CA 94507
Get Directions (~ 43.42 miles)

(925) 239-4920

Business Hours for Home Care Assistance - Alamo
Day Opening Hours

Save Mart #609

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #609

11980 Hwy 88
Jackson, CA 95642
Get Directions (~ 43.58 miles)

(209) 223-5945

Business Hours for Save Mart #609
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

Shingle Springs Health & Wellness Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Shingle Springs Health & Wellness Center Pharmacy

5168 Honpie Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
Get Directions (~ 43.64 miles)

(530) 387-4975

Business Hours for Shingle Springs Health & Wellness Center Pharmacy
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

Lafayette Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Lafayette Police Department

3471 Mt. Diablo Blvd. #130
Lafayette, CA 94549
Get Directions (~ 43.65 miles)

(925) 283-3680

Business Hours for Lafayette 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

Safeway Pharmacy #2778

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #2778

12110 Industry Blvd.
Jackson, CA 95642
Get Directions (~ 43.65 miles)

(209) 257-0786

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #2778
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09296

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09296

3420 Camino Tassajara
Danville, CA 94506
Get Directions (~ 43.69 miles)

(925) 736-0262

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09296
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

Safeway Pharmacy #1211

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1211

3496 Camino Tassajara Rd
Danville, CA 94506
Get Directions (~ 43.7 miles)

(925) 736-0346

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1211
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

Home Care Assistance - Lafayette

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Home Care Assistance - Lafayette

3518P Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549
Get Directions (~ 43.71 miles)

925-820-8390

Business Hours for Home Care Assistance - Lafayette
Day Opening Hours

Safeway 783

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 783

3540 Mt. Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549
Get Directions (~ 43.78 miles)

(925) 283-0228

Business Hours for Safeway 783
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

Danville Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Danville Police Department

500 La Gonda Way
Danville, CA 94526
Get Directions (~ 43.81 miles)

(925) 314-3700

Business Hours for Danville Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 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.