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 09598

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09598

455 North State College Boulevard
Fullerton, CA 92831
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(714) 871-6700

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09598
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

True Care Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for True Care Pharmacy

421 N Brookhurst St Ste 123
Anaheim, CA 92801
Get Directions (~ 374.04 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 947-4770

Business Hours for True Care 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

CVS Pharmacy 09747

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09747

150 E Yorba Linda Blvd
Placentia, CA 92870
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(714) 528-3112

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09747
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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

Linda Vista Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Linda Vista Pharmacy

4300 Rose Dr Ste D
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Get Directions (~ 374.18 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 528-3610

Business Hours for Linda Vista 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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11035

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11035

16049 Baseline Ave #1
Fontana, CA 92336
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(909) 829-1206

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11035
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 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 - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09560

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09560

611 South Brookhurst Street
Anaheim, CA 92804
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(714) 778-3123

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09560
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 05372

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 05372

16108 Foothill Blvd
Fontana, CA 92335
Get Directions (~ 375.07 miles) — opens in a new tab

(909) 357-6900

Business Hours for Walgreens 05372
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

Sav-On Pharmacy #3592

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #3592

15970 Los Serranos Country Club Dr
Chino Hills, CA 91709
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(909) 606-8185

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #3592
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 09492

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09492

18080 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Get Directions (~ 375.16 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 961-1054

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09492
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 08843

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08843

921 Pacific Coast Hwy
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Get Directions (~ 375.32 miles) — opens in a new tab

(562) 598-0473

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08843
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 09794

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09794

5200 N University Pkwy
San Bernardino, CA 92407
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(909) 887-4929

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09794
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 09759

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09759

270 West Lincoln Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
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(714) 774-3827

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09759
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

Medi-Ex Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Medi-Ex Pharmacy

1067 North State College Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92806
Get Directions (~ 375.53 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 991-6828

Business Hours for Medi-Ex 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 - 3:00 pm

California State University, San Bernardino University Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for California State University, San Bernardino University Police Department

5500 University Park
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Get Directions (~ 375.58 miles) — opens in a new tab

(909) 537-5165

CVS Pharmacy 09762

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09762

2011 East La Palma
Anaheim, CA 92806
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(714) 991-9161

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09762
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

Ivy Pharmacy- Fontana

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Ivy Pharmacy- Fontana

16854 Ivy Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Get Directions (~ 375.73 miles) — opens in a new tab

(909) 321-5588

Business Hours for Ivy Pharmacy- Fontana
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

CHOICE RX INC

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for CHOICE RX INC

1425 E Lincoln Avenue #B
Anaheim, CA 92805
Get Directions (~ 375.81 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 776-1020

Business Hours for CHOICE RX 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

Choice Rx Inc

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Choice Rx Inc

1425 E Lincoln Ave #B
Anaheim, CA 92805
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(714) 776-1020

Business Hours for Choice Rx 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

Walgreens 05744

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 05744

128 S State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
Get Directions (~ 376.06 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 778-2519

Business Hours for Walgreens 05744
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

Primera Care Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Primera Care Pharmacy

17500 Foothill Boulevard Suite A-7A
Fontana, CA 92335
Get Directions (~ 376.13 miles) — opens in a new tab

(909) 222-6944

Business Hours for Primera Care 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

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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.