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.

UCLA Medical Center Medical Plaza 1

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for UCLA Medical Center Medical Plaza 1

200 Medical Plaza Dr, Ste. 135
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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(310) 267-6810

Business Hours for UCLA Medical Center Medical Plaza 1
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

Walgreens 15469

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 15469

105 E Glenoaks Blvd
Glendale, CA 91207
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(818) 745-1173

Business Hours for Walgreens 15469
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 09325

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09325

11941 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
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(310) 440-4162

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09325
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 05828

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 05828

1001 Westwood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90024
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(310) 209-9141

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 05828
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 10791

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10791

8000 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90046
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(323) 656-1477

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10791
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09652

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09652

8491 West Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
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(310) 360-7303

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09652
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Access Medical Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Access Medical Pharmacy

1271 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024
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(310) 873-6565

Business Hours for Access Medical 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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy 15294

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy 15294

8490 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 1
West Hollywood, CA 90069
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(310) 657-4333

Business Hours for Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy 15294
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 10445

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10445

125 N Central Ave
Glendale, CA 91203
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(818) 637-2758

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10445
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09576

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09576

10889 Wellworth Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024
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(310) 474-2152

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09576
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

Vons Pharmacy #2739

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2739

8969 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
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(310) 273-5126

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2739
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

Westside Medical Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Westside Medical Pharmacy

11968 Wilshire Blvd, Ste B
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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(310) 441-1200

Business Hours for Westside Medical 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

CVS Pharmacy 03903

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 03903

3202 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90403
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(310) 829-5513

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 03903
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 5:00 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

Being Alive- Harm Reduction Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Being Alive- Harm Reduction Center

7976 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
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(323) 848-4445

Business Hours for Being Alive- Harm Reduction Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Simon's Discount Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Simon's Discount Pharmacy

7256 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
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(323) 874-2507

Business Hours for Simon's Discount 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

SJPP Providence Clinic #4; Suite A

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for SJPP Providence Clinic #4; Suite A

1831 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403
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(310) 829-8584

SJPP Providence Clinic #5; Suite B

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for SJPP Providence Clinic #5; Suite B

1831 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403
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(310) 829-8441

Central Compounding Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Central Compounding Pharmacy

2008 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90403
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(310) 395-3294

Business Hours for Central Compounding Pharmacy
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

SJPP Providence Clinic #2; Suite 100

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for SJPP Providence Clinic #2; Suite 100

1821 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403
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(310) 575-3100

Business Hours for SJPP Providence Clinic #2; Suite 100
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

SJPP Providence Clinic #3; Suite 301

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for SJPP Providence Clinic #3; Suite 301

1821 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403
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(310) 260-2525

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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.