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.

CVS Pharmacy 06976

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06976

4414 York Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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(323) 344-4443

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06976
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09669

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09669

2530 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
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(323) 666-1285

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09669
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 09212

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09212

1843 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
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(310) 558-0173

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09212
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

Vons Pharmacy #2655

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2655

7311 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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(323) 254-7241

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2655
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

CVS Pharmacy 09563

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09563

3458 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90034
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(310) 839-9055

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09563
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Kaiser West LA Outpatient 24 HR Pharmacy 305

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser West LA Outpatient 24 HR Pharmacy 305

6041 Cadillac Ave 1st Floor RmA
Los Angeles, CA 90034
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(323) 857-4403

Business Hours for Kaiser West LA Outpatient 24 HR Pharmacy 305
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 09694

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09694

900 North Lake Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91104
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(626) 794-4714

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09694
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

Botica San Jose

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Botica San Jose

326 N Vermont Ave Unit B
Los Angeles, CA 90004
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(323) 668-1766

Business Hours for Botica San Jose
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Botica San Jose

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Botica San Jose

326 N Vermont Ave Unit B
Los Angeles, CA 90004
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(323) 668-1766

Business Hours for Botica San Jose
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Anderson Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Anderson Pharmacy

1864 East Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
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(626) 398-1696

Business Hours for Anderson 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
Saturday9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Barstow Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Barstow Police Department

220 E. Mountain View St.
Barstow, CA 92311
Get Directions (~ 350.03 miles) — opens in a new tab

(760) 256-2211

Business Hours for Barstow Police Department
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday7:00 am - 5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

Walgreens 09139

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 09139

670 North Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
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(626) 585-8926

Business Hours for Walgreens 09139
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 - 6:00 pm

The Prescription Shoppe

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for The Prescription Shoppe

400 S Second St No 101
Barstow, CA 92311
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(760) 256-5614

Business Hours for The Prescription Shoppe
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 - 2:00 pm

Croals Rexall Drugs

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Croals Rexall Drugs

901 E Williams St
Barstow, CA 92311
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(760) 256-8968

Business Hours for Croals Rexall Drugs
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 - 4:00 pm

Herb's United Drugs, Inc

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Herb's United Drugs, Inc

4948 W Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90091
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(323) 965-9885

Business Hours for Herb's United Drugs, Inc
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 09493

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09493

12315 Venice Boulevard
Mar Vista, CA 90066
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(310) 390-6296

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09493
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

CVS Pharmacy 09686

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09686

4707 W Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019
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(323) 938-9001

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09686
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 09660

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09660

3751 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
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(213) 385-5030

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09660
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

Vons Pharmacy #2261

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2261

3461 West Third St
Los Angeles, CA 90005
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(213) 382-5971

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2261
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

York Discount Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for York Discount Pharmacy

5821 York Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90042
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(323) 302-8090

Business Hours for York 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
Saturday10:00 am - 12:00 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.