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.

Kaiser Tracy OP Pharmacy 431

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Tracy OP Pharmacy 431

2185 W Grant Line Road
Tracy, CA 95377
Get Directions (~ 43.94 miles)

(209) 839-6212

Business Hours for Kaiser Tracy OP Pharmacy 431
Day Opening Hours
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

Costco Pharmacy #658

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #658

3250 W Grantline Rd
Tracy, CA 95377
Get Directions (~ 44.05 miles)

(209) 830-5342

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #658
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 09938

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09938

3625 Mount Diablo Boulevard
Lafayette, CA 94549
Get Directions (~ 44.09 miles)

(925) 284-7121

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09938
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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 - 6:00 pm

Safeway 2874

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 2874

4080 San Pablo Ave
Hercules, CA 94547
Get Directions (~ 44.14 miles)

(510) 322-9030

Business Hours for Safeway 2874
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

CVS Pharmacy 09390

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09390

200 E Highway 12 Ste D
Valley Springs, CA 95252
Get Directions (~ 44.23 miles)

(209) 772-9681

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09390
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Lucky #718

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lucky #718

1590 Sycamore Ave
Hercules, CA 94547
Get Directions (~ 44.36 miles)

(510) 245-7080

Business Hours for Lucky #718
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

Rite Aid 05923

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05923

1560 Sycamore Avenue
Hercules, CA 94547
Get Directions (~ 44.38 miles)

(510) 799-1252

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05923
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ridgeline Pediatric - Auburn

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Ridgeline Pediatric - Auburn

1121 Maidu Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 44.46 miles)

(530) 537-2959

Business Hours for Ridgeline Pediatric - Auburn
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
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09800

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09800

650 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
Danville, CA 94526
Get Directions (~ 44.54 miles)

(925) 820-3222

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09800
Day Opening Hours
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

Save Mart #386

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #386

1172 N Main
Manteca, CA 95336
Get Directions (~ 44.57 miles)

(209) 239-2267

Business Hours for Save Mart #386
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

Lucky #708

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lucky #708

660 San Ramon Valley Rd
Danville, CA 94526
Get Directions (~ 44.57 miles)

(925) 820-4522

Business Hours for Lucky #708
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

Kaiser Manteca OP Pharmacy 491

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Manteca OP Pharmacy 491

1721 West Yosemite
Manteca, CA 95337
Get Directions (~ 44.78 miles)

(209) 824-5088

Business Hours for Kaiser Manteca OP Pharmacy 491
Day Opening Hours
Sunday7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Monday7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday7:30 am - 9:00 pm

Wheatland Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Wheatland Police Department

207 Main Street
Wheatland, CA 95692
Get Directions (~ 44.8 miles)

(530) 633-2016

Business Hours for Wheatland Police Department
Day Opening Hours
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 - 4:00 pm

Save Mart #12

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #12

1431 W Yosemite
Manteca, CA 95336
Get Directions (~ 44.91 miles)

(209) 823-1768

Business Hours for Save Mart #12
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 03908

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 03908

1885 W 11th St
Tracy, CA 95376
Get Directions (~ 45 miles)

(209) 836-1460

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 03908
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

Rite Aid 06005

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06005

1245 West Yosemite Avenue
Manteca, CA 95337
Get Directions (~ 45.01 miles)

(209) 823-1949

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06005
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 am
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 am
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Safeway Pharmacy #2600

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #2600

1801 West 11th St
Tracy, CA 95376
Get Directions (~ 45.08 miles)

(209) 830-2955

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #2600
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

Costco Pharmacy #1031

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1031

2440 Daniels St
Manteca, CA 95336
Get Directions (~ 45.22 miles)

(209) 825-8209

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1031
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

FoodMaxx #490

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #490

1950 W 11th St
Tracy, CA 95376
Get Directions (~ 45.22 miles)

(209) 832-3867

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #490
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
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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.