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.

West Point Fire Station 1

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for West Point Fire Station 1

195 Spink Road
West Point, CA 95255
Get Directions (~ 58.24 miles)

(209) 293-7000

Business Hours for West Point Fire Station 1
Day Opening Hours

FoodMaxx #410

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #410

2020 W Briggsmore Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
Get Directions (~ 58.31 miles)

(209) 530-9677

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #410
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

Lucky #776

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lucky #776

915 Village Ct
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Get Directions (~ 58.65 miles)

(707) 542-3214

Business Hours for Lucky #776
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 06023

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06023

1551 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Get Directions (~ 58.78 miles)

(707) 544-4050

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06023
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Rite Aid 06014

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06014

1300 West F Street
Oakdale, CA 95361
Get Directions (~ 58.9 miles)

(209) 847-1324

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06014
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 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

Save Mart #48

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #48

1449 E, F, St
Oakdale, CA 95361
Get Directions (~ 58.92 miles)

(209) 847-7044

Business Hours for Save Mart #48
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

River Oak Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for River Oak Pharmacy

1080 West F Street Suite D
Oakdale, CA 95361
Get Directions (~ 58.97 miles)

(209) 847-2226

Business Hours for River Oak Pharmacy
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
Saturday9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Safeway Pharmacy #1661

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1661

2001 Mchenry Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
Get Directions (~ 59.19 miles)

(209) 571-6288

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1661
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

Rite Aid 06008

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06008

1707 McHenry Avenue
Modesto, CA 953504306
Get Directions (~ 59.33 miles)

(209) 526-4773

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06008
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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 - 6:00 pm

Save Mart #1

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #1

3401 Oakdale Rd
Modesto, CA 95355
Get Directions (~ 59.38 miles)

(209) 272-8494

Business Hours for Save Mart #1
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 09248

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09248

1700 Mchenry Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
Get Directions (~ 59.47 miles)

(209) 529-4810

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09248
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 11:00 pm

Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety

500 City Center Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Get Directions (~ 59.5 miles)

(707) 584-2600

Business Hours for Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety
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

Rite Aid 06015

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06015

1449 East F Street Ste 102
Oakdale, CA 95361
Get Directions (~ 59.54 miles)

(209) 847-4279

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06015
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

Santa Rosa Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Santa Rosa Police Department

965 Sonoma Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Get Directions (~ 59.58 miles)

(707) 543-3600

Business Hours for Santa Rosa 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

Kaiser Rohnert Park Pharmacy 521

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Rohnert Park Pharmacy 521

5900 State Farm Dr
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Get Directions (~ 59.67 miles)

(707) 206-3001

Business Hours for Kaiser Rohnert Park Pharmacy 521
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:45 am - 6:00 pm

Raley's Pharmacy #337

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #337

100 Raley's Town Center
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Get Directions (~ 59.74 miles)

(707) 585-3444

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #337
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Coffee Plaza Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Coffee Plaza Pharmacy

2020 COFFEE RD STE C2
Modesto, CA 95355
Get Directions (~ 59.75 miles)

(209) 522-3367

Business Hours for Coffee Plaza Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Safeway Pharmacy #0918

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #0918

6340 Commerce Blvd
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Get Directions (~ 59.8 miles)

(707) 585-5980

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #0918
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 09884

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09884

2601 Oakdale Rd Ste E
Modesto, CA 95355
Get Directions (~ 59.92 miles)

(209) 523-4932

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09884
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 am
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Cotati Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Cotati Police Department

203 West Sierra Avenue
Cotati, CA 94931
Get Directions (~ 59.95 miles)

(707) 792-4611

Business Hours for Cotati Police Department
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
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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.