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.

Marshall Orthopedics - Placerville

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Marshall Orthopedics - Placerville

4300-C Golden Center Dr.
Placerville, CA 95667
Get Directions (~ 47.61 miles)

(530) 344-2070

Business Hours for Marshall Orthopedics - Placerville
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 - 2:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

The Hume Center - Richmond Clinic

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for The Hume Center - Richmond Clinic

3095 Richmond Pkwy Ste 201
Richmond, CA 94806
Get Directions (~ 47.64 miles)

510-778-2816

Business Hours for The Hume Center - Richmond Clinic
Day Opening Hours

Marshall Sierra Primary Medicine

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Marshall Sierra Primary Medicine

4341-B Golden Center Dr.
Placerville, CA 95667
Get Directions (~ 47.72 miles)

(530) 621-3600

Business Hours for Marshall Sierra Primary Medicine
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

Safeway Pharmacy #3122

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #3122

2550 Bell Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 47.72 miles)

(530) 401-9979

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #3122
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

Marshall Pediatrics

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Marshall Pediatrics

4341 Golden Center Dr., Suite A
Placerville, CA 95667
Get Directions (~ 47.72 miles)

(530) 626-1144

Business Hours for Marshall Pediatrics
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

Raley's Pharmacy #229

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #229

13384 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
Get Directions (~ 47.9 miles)

(530) 885-7989

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #229
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

Concentra - Richmond Urgent Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Concentra - Richmond Urgent Care

2970 Hilltop Mall Rd, Ste 203
Richmond, CA 94806
Get Directions (~ 48.18 miles)

(510) 222-8000

Business Hours for Concentra - Richmond Urgent Care
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

CVS Pharmacy 09348

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09348

9120 Alcosta Boulevard
San Ramon, CA 94583
Get Directions (~ 48.39 miles)

(925) 829-9335

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09348
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

Lucky #770

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lucky #770

21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd
San Ramon, CA 94583
Get Directions (~ 48.92 miles)

(925) 828-1200

Business Hours for Lucky #770
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

FoodMaxx #411

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #411

13220 SAN PABLO Ave
San Pablo, CA 94806
Get Directions (~ 49.32 miles)

(510) 232-1150

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #411
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

San Pablo Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Pablo Police Department

13880 San Pablo Avenue
San Pablo, CA 94806
Get Directions (~ 49.43 miles)

(510) 215-3130

Business Hours for San Pablo Police Department
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Olivehurst Drug Store

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Olivehurst Drug Store

4897 Olivehurst Ave
Olivehurst, CA 95961
Get Directions (~ 49.5 miles)

(530) 743-5451

Business Hours for Olivehurst Drug Store
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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Robinson's Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Robinson's Pharmacy

359 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
Get Directions (~ 49.64 miles)

(530) 622-3186

Business Hours for Robinson's Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Mario's Pharmacy Olivehurst

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Mario's Pharmacy Olivehurst

4979 Olivehurst Avenue
Olivehurst, CA 95961
Get Directions (~ 49.67 miles)

Business Hours for Mario's Pharmacy Olivehurst
Day Opening Hours
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

Rite Aid 06557

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06557

5075 Olivehurst Ave
Olivehurst, CA 959614023
Get Directions (~ 49.85 miles)

(530) 634-9970

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06557
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 Pharmacy #2940

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #2940

11450 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Get Directions (~ 49.92 miles)

(510) 233-8405

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #2940
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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

Marshall OB/Gyn

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Marshall OB/Gyn

1095 Marshall Way
Ste. 201, CA 95667
Get Directions (~ 50.06 miles)

(530) 344-5470

Business Hours for Marshall OB/Gyn
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 - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Marshall Family Med - Placerville

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Marshall Family Med - Placerville

1095 Marshall Way, Suite 100
Placerville, CA 95667
Get Directions (~ 50.06 miles)

(530) 626-2920

Business Hours for Marshall Family Med - Placerville
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
Saturday8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Marshall General Surgery

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Marshall General Surgery

1095 Marshall Way, Suite 202
Placerville, CA 95667
Get Directions (~ 50.06 miles)

(530) 626-3682

Business Hours for Marshall General Surgery
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

Marshall Urology

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Marshall Urology

1095 Marshall Way, Suite 202
Placerville, CA 95667
Get Directions (~ 50.06 miles)

(530) 676-6131

Business Hours for Marshall Urology
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
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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.