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 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
Get Directions (~ 21.71 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 21.98 miles)

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
Get Directions (~ 21.99 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 22.31 miles)

(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

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital

4250 Auburn Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95841
Get Directions (~ 22.34 miles)

(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

BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital

4250 Auburn Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95841
Get Directions (~ 22.34 miles)

(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

Safeway Pharmacy #1746

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1746

10635 Folsom Blvd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Get Directions (~ 22.48 miles)

(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

Rite Aid 06788

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06788

6420 Rio Linda Boulevard
Rio Linda, CA 95673
Get Directions (~ 22.48 miles)

(916) 992-5403

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06788
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

Rite Aid 06066

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06066

295 W Main Street
Woodland, CA 956953691
Get Directions (~ 22.96 miles)

(530) 662-1795

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06066
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

Raley's Pharmacy #206

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Raley's Pharmacy #206

367 West Main St
Woodland, CA 95695
Get Directions (~ 23 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 23.19 miles)

(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

Rite Aid 06044

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06044

4010 Manzanita Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
Get Directions (~ 23.27 miles)

(916) 482-1840

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06044
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

Costco Pharmacy #438

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #438

11260 White Rock Rd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Get Directions (~ 23.41 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 23.7 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 23.97 miles)

(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

Rite Aid 05941

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05941

135 Sunset Avenue
Suisun City, CA 945852062
Get Directions (~ 24.31 miles)

(707) 426-4242

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05941
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

Rite Aid 06054

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 06054

6639 Watt Avenue
North Highlands, CA 95660
Get Directions (~ 24.39 miles)

(916) 332-2060

Business Hours for Rite Aid 06054
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

Safeway Pharmacy #1648

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy #1648

2449 W Kettleman Ln
Lodi, CA 95242
Get Directions (~ 24.39 miles)

(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
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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.