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 Pharmacy #2712

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #2712

11050 Bollinger Canyon Rd
San Ramon, CA 94582
Get Directions (~ 45.28 miles)

(925) 359-2005

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #2712
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 09233

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09233

515 S State Highway 49
Jackson, CA 95642
Get Directions (~ 45.33 miles)

(209) 223-2471

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09233
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

Amador County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Amador County Sheriff's Office

700 Court St.
Jackson, CA 95642
Get Directions (~ 45.34 miles)

(209) 223-6500

Business Hours for Amador County Sheriff's Office
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

Amador Senior Center

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Amador Senior Center

229 New York Ranch Rd.
Jackson, CA 95642
Get Directions (~ 45.35 miles)

(209) 223-0442

Business Hours for Amador Senior Center
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Kaiser Pinole MOB Pharmacy 120

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Pinole MOB Pharmacy 120

1301 Pinole Valley Road 1st Fl
Pinole, CA 94564
Get Directions (~ 45.38 miles)

(510) 243-4300

Business Hours for Kaiser Pinole MOB Pharmacy 120
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Raley's Pharmacy #426

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #426

781 South Hwy 49
Jackson, CA 95642
Get Directions (~ 45.53 miles)

(209) 223-9670

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #426
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

First 5 Amador

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for First 5 Amador

975 Broadway
Jackson, CA 95642
Get Directions (~ 45.67 miles)

(209) 257-1092

Business Hours for First 5 Amador
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

Moraga Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Moraga Police Department

329 Rheem Blvd. Ste 1
Moraga, CA 94556
Get Directions (~ 45.77 miles)

(925) 888-7055

Business Hours for Moraga 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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #21

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #21

3150 Fostoria Way
Danville, CA 94526
Get Directions (~ 45.87 miles)

(925) 277-1800

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #21
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09203

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09203

580 Moraga Road
Moraga, CA 94556
Get Directions (~ 45.95 miles)

(925) 631-0204

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09203
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 #3124

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #3124

1187 S Main St
Manteca, CA 95337
Get Directions (~ 46.12 miles)

(209) 239-1809

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #3124
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 09150

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09150

388 Elm St.
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 46.18 miles)

(530) 823-0825

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09150
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

Kaiser San Ramon MOB 931

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser San Ramon MOB 931

2300 Camino Ramon Fl 1
San Ramon, CA 94583
Get Directions (~ 46.21 miles)

(925) 244-7440

Business Hours for Kaiser San Ramon MOB 931
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Save Mart #600

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #600

386 Elm Ave
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 46.22 miles)

(530) 823-6054

Business Hours for Save Mart #600
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 09299

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09299

1617 Canyon Drive
Pinole, CA 94564
Get Directions (~ 46.25 miles)

(510) 724-8880

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09299
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

Save Mart #781

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #781

875 South Tracy Blvd
Tracy, CA 95376
Get Directions (~ 46.3 miles)

(209) 830-2840

Business Hours for Save Mart #781
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 #742

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lucky #742

1530 Fitzgerald Dr
Pinole, CA 94564
Get Directions (~ 46.48 miles)

(510) 758-0443

Business Hours for Lucky #742
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

CVS Pharmacy 09868

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09868

2455 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
San Ramon, CA 94583
Get Directions (~ 46.55 miles)

(925) 820-7325

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09868
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

Sonoma Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sonoma Police Department

175 First Street West
Sonoma, CA 95476
Get Directions (~ 46.56 miles)

(707) 996-3602

Business Hours for Sonoma 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 #0982

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #0982

2505 San Ramon Valley Blvd
San Ramon, CA 94583
Get Directions (~ 46.59 miles)

(925) 831-9502

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #0982
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
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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.