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 Outpatient MOB Addition Hospital Pharmacy 123

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Outpatient MOB Addition Hospital Pharmacy 123

901 Nevin Avenue Mob Addition
Richmond, CA 94801
Get Directions (~ 51.43 miles)

(510) 307-3161

Business Hours for Kaiser Outpatient MOB Addition Hospital Pharmacy 123
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

San Andreas Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Andreas Pharmacy

45 E Saint Charles St Ste C
San Andreas, CA 95249
Get Directions (~ 51.79 miles)

(209) 754-7110

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San AnDreas Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San AnDreas Pharmacy

45 E Saint Charles St Ste C
San Andreas, CA 95249
Get Directions (~ 51.79 miles)

(209) 754-7110

Business Hours for San AnDreas Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Rite Aid 06434

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06434

1710 California Street
Escalon, CA 953202051
Get Directions (~ 52.34 miles)

(209) 838-3524

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06434
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

FoodMaxx #471

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #471

1232 Colusa Ave
Yuba City, CA 95991
Get Directions (~ 52.51 miles)

(530) 671-4612

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #471
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

Safesave Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safesave Pharmacy

737 Colusa Avenue
Yuba City, CA 95991
Get Directions (~ 52.63 miles)

(530) 674-3550

Business Hours for Safesave Pharmacy
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

Save Mart #610

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #610

828 J St
Marysville, CA 95901
Get Directions (~ 52.67 miles)

(530) 743-4632

Business Hours for Save Mart #610
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

Yuba County Sheriff's Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Yuba County Sheriff's Department

720 Yuba Street
Marysville, CA 95901
Get Directions (~ 52.73 miles)

(530) 749-7777

Business Hours for Yuba County Sheriff's Department
Day Opening Hours
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

California Highway Patrol 285 Yuba Sutter

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for California Highway Patrol 285 Yuba Sutter

1619 Poole Boulevard
Yuba City, CA 95993
Get Directions (~ 52.85 miles)

(530) 645-6200

Business Hours for California Highway Patrol 285 Yuba Sutter
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

Yuba City Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Yuba City Police Department

1545 Poole Boulevard
Yuba City, CA 95993
Get Directions (~ 52.87 miles)

(530) 822-4660

Business Hours for Yuba City 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

CVS Pharmacy 09932

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09932

1274 Stabler Lane
Yuba City, CA 95993
Get Directions (~ 52.96 miles)

(530) 671-5753

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09932
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

Rite Aid 06342

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06342

1590 Butte House Road
Yuba City, CA 959932237
Get Directions (~ 53.02 miles)

(530) 755-3846

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06342
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

Bel Air Pharmacy #521

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Bel Air Pharmacy #521

1286 Stabler Ln
Yuba City, CA 95993
Get Directions (~ 53.04 miles)

(530) 755-9917

Business Hours for Bel Air Pharmacy #521
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

CVS Pharmacy 03947

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 03947

10045 Combie Rd
Auburn, CA 95602
Get Directions (~ 53.41 miles)

(530) 268-3753

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 03947
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

Calistoga Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Calistoga Police Department

1235 Washington St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
Get Directions (~ 54.45 miles)

(707) 942-2810

Business Hours for Calistoga Police Department
Day Opening Hours

Costco Pharmacy #661

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #661

3801 Pelandale Ave
Modesto, CA 95356
Get Directions (~ 55.28 miles)

(209) 342-4903

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #661
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
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Mail-Back options include:

  • ● Unwanted medication mail-back envelope
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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.