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.

Woodland Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Woodland Pharmacy

825 East St Ste 107
Woodland, CA 95776
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(530) 419-8120

Business Hours for Woodland 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
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Kaiser Rancho Cordova Plan A & B Pharmacy 711

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Rancho Cordova Plan A & B Pharmacy 711

10725 International Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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(916) 631-2303

Business Hours for Kaiser Rancho Cordova Plan A & B Pharmacy 711
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Winters Healthcare Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Winters Healthcare Pharmacy

172 E Grant ave
Winters, CA 95694
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530-795-0192

Business Hours for Winters Healthcare Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 am
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 am
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 am
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Yolo Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Yolo Pharmacy

23 Main Street
Winters, CA 95694-1722
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(530) 402-1455

Business Hours for Yolo Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

INNOVA PHARMACY IV

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for INNOVA PHARMACY IV

4815 WATT AVENUE, SUITE B-101
NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA 95660
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(916) 840-0999

Business Hours for INNOVA PHARMACY IV
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital

4250 Auburn Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95841
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(916) 489-3336

Business Hours for BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital
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

Corner Drug Company

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Corner Drug Company

602 Main St
Woodland, CA 95695
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(530) 662-2813

Business Hours for Corner Drug Company
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Safeway Pharmacy #1746

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1746

10635 Folsom Blvd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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(916) 364-4944

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1746
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

Raley's Pharmacy #206

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #206

367 West Main St
Woodland, CA 95695
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(530) 666-1445

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #206
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

Bel Air Pharmacy #511

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Bel Air Pharmacy #511

4005 Manzanita Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
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(916) 483-2691

Business Hours for Bel Air Pharmacy #511
Day Opening Hours
Sunday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
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 - 11:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #438

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #438

11260 White Rock Rd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
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(916) 635-3162

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #438
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Raley's Pharmacy #445

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #445

311 South Lower Sacramento Rd
Lodi, CA 95242
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(209) 369-7403

Business Hours for Raley's Pharmacy #445
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

Save Mart #601

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #601

4708 Manzanita Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
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(916) 979-9191

Business Hours for Save Mart #601
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

Walgreens 02961

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 02961

75 North Ham Lane
Lodi, CA 95242
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(209) 369-8575

Business Hours for Walgreens 02961
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

Safeway Pharmacy #1648

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1648

2449 W Kettleman Ln
Lodi, CA 95242
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(209) 367-7882

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy #1648
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

FoodMaxx #415

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for FoodMaxx #415

1833 N Texas St
Fairfield, CA 94533
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(707) 428-1585

Business Hours for FoodMaxx #415
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

Save Mart #655

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Save Mart #655

530 West Lodi Ave
Lodi, CA 95240
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(209) 339-7170

Business Hours for Save Mart #655
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

Lodi Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Lodi Pharmacy

412 W Lodi Ave
Lodi, CA 95240
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Please contact location for hours of operation.

CVS Pharmacy 09371

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09371

300 Travis Blvd
Fairfield, CA 94533
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(707) 422-3460

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09371
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 7:00 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 - 7:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09261

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09261

100 W Lodi Ave
Lodi, CA 95240
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(209) 369-3648

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09261
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

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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.