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.

Sav-On Pharmacy #3175

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #3175

6240 Foothill Blvd.
Tujunga, CA 91042
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(818) 248-2745

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #3175
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 - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 04789

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 04789

10945 Victory Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91606
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(818) 487-0119

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 04789
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

Walgreens 06700

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 06700

5224 Coldwater Canyon Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
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(818) 487-2715

Business Hours for Walgreens 06700
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Vons Pharmacy #2598

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2598

3233 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
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(818) 658-1030

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2598
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm

Kaiser North Hollywood MOB 264

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser North Hollywood MOB 264

5250 Lankershim Blvd Fl 9
North Hollywood, CA 91601
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(855) 777-8073

Business Hours for Kaiser North Hollywood MOB 264
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Walgreens 01606

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 01606

3001 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
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(818) 541-7840

Business Hours for Walgreens 01606
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #677

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #677

1051 Burbank Blvd
Burbank, CA 91506
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(818) 557-3782

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #677
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:45 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:45 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:45 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:45 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:45 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09601

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09601

1015 N San Fernando Boulevard
Burbank, CA 91504
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(818) 841-0810

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09601
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

CVS Pharmacy 01573

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 01573

4744 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
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(818) 505-0484

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 01573
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09527

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09527

12100 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604
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(818) 763-5562

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09527
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

Walgreens 04474

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 04474

2501 W Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
Get Directions (~ 343.09 miles) — opens in a new tab

(818) 841-1685

Business Hours for Walgreens 04474
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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 - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09795

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09795

511 N Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
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(818) 841-0710

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09795
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

Walgreens 11918

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 11918

11000 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604
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(818) 761-6563

Business Hours for Walgreens 11918
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09658

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09658

101 East Alameda Avenue
Burbank, CA 91502
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(818) 563-2724

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09658
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

Uni-Med Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Uni-Med Pharmacy

2490 Honolulu Ave
Montrose, CA 91020
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(818) 330-7031

Business Hours for Uni-Med Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Pavilions Pharmacy #2214

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pavilions Pharmacy #2214

1110 Alameda Ave
Burbank, CA 91506
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(818) 567-0086

Business Hours for Pavilions Pharmacy #2214
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm

Bel Air Congregate Living Facility

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bel Air Congregate Living Facility

1024 N Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
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(818) 326-3603

CVS Pharmacy 09647

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09647

2037 Verdugo Blvd
Montrose, CA 91020
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(818) 248-8018

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09647
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

CVS Pharmacy 09775

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09775

864 Swarthmore Avenue
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
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(310) 459-7581

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09775
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

Marsh Village Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Marsh Village Pharmacy

529 Foothill Blvd
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
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(818) 248-3643

Business Hours for Marsh Village Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

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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.