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.

Merced PD South Station

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Merced PD South Station

470 West 11th Street
Merced, CA 95340
Get Directions (~ 96.74 miles)

(209) 385-8836

Business Hours for Merced PD South Station
Day Opening Hours

Merced Drug

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Merced Drug

35 East 16th street
Merced, CA 95340
Get Directions (~ 96.96 miles)

(209) 388-1080

Business Hours for Merced Drug
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

Sierra County Store

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Sierra County Store

213 Main Street
Sierra City, CA 96125
Get Directions (~ 97.03 miles)

(530) 862-1560

Business Hours for Sierra County Store
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Merced County Sheriff's Office - Coroner's Division

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Merced County Sheriff's Office - Coroner's Division

455 E 13th Street
Merced, CA 95340
Get Directions (~ 97.4 miles)

(209) 385-7369

Business Hours for Merced County Sheriff's Office - Coroner's Division
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

CVS Pharmacy 07206

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 07206

1970 Yosemite Pkwy
Merced, CA 95341
Get Directions (~ 97.98 miles)

(209) 726-4113

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 07206
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

Mid-Valley Veterinary Hosp

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mid-Valley Veterinary Hosp

4422 County Rd N
Orland, CA 95963
Get Directions (~ 98.99 miles)

(530) 865-5634

Business Hours for Mid-Valley Veterinary Hosp
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 09174

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09174

11411 Deerfield Drive
Truckee, CA 96161
Get Directions (~ 99.29 miles)

(530) 587-5775

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09174
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Orland Veterinary Hospital

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Orland Veterinary Hospital

1137 8th Street
Orland, CA 95963
Get Directions (~ 99.29 miles)

(530) 865-4478

Business Hours for Orland Veterinary Hospital
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
Saturday8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Save Mart #627

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #627

11399 Deerfield Dr
Truckee, CA 96161
Get Directions (~ 99.29 miles)

(530) 587-5522

Business Hours for Save Mart #627
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

Orland Veterinary Hospital

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Orland Veterinary Hospital

1137 8th St
Orland, CA 95963
Get Directions (~ 99.3 miles)

(530) 865-4478

Business Hours for Orland Veterinary Hospital
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 - 12:00 pm

Orlandcare Pharmacy and Medical Supply

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Orlandcare Pharmacy and Medical Supply

21 East Walker Street
Orland, CA 95963
Get Directions (~ 99.46 miles)

(530) 865-4688

Business Hours for Orlandcare Pharmacy and Medical Supply
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

Safeway 1266

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 1266

11290 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161
Get Directions (~ 99.72 miles)

(530) 582-7950

Business Hours for Safeway 1266
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 09188

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09188

869 Newville Road
Orland, CA 95963
Get Directions (~ 99.8 miles)

(530) 865-4775

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09188
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tahoe Forest Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Tahoe Forest Pharmacy

10956 Donner Pass Road Suite 101
Truckee, CA 96161
Get Directions (~ 99.91 miles)

(530) 587-7607

Business Hours for Tahoe Forest Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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

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Mail-Back options include:

  • ● Unwanted medication mail-back envelope
  • ● Inhaler mail-back package
  • ● Injector mail-back package
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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.