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 Riverside Outpatient 501

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Riverside Outpatient 501

10800 Magnolia Ave Hospital Bldg Fl 1
Riverside, CA 92505
Get Directions (~ 383.63 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 353-3103

Business Hours for Kaiser Riverside Outpatient 501
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:30 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 - 5:30 pm

Vons Pharmacy #3160

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #3160

8891 Atlanta Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Get Directions (~ 383.65 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 960-9640

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #3160
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

FootHills Regional Medical Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for FootHills Regional Medical Center

14662 Newport Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
Get Directions (~ 383.72 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 619-7700

Business Hours for FootHills Regional Medical Center
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 08897

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08897

3361 Market St
Riverside, CA 92501
Get Directions (~ 383.75 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 680-1145

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08897
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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 - 6:00 pm

Vons Pharmacy #1626

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #1626

3650 South Bristol St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Get Directions (~ 383.85 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 540-0393

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #1626
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 08883

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08883

3911 S Bristol St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Get Directions (~ 384.09 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 556-7183

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08883
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 8:00 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 - 9:00 pm

Kaiser Corona MOB Pharmacy 516

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Corona MOB Pharmacy 516

2055 Kellogg Ave Fl1
Corona, CA 92879
Get Directions (~ 384.19 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 898-7106

Business Hours for Kaiser Corona MOB Pharmacy 516
Day Opening Hours
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

Vons Pharmacy #2381

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2381

535 Mckinley St
Corona, CA 92879
Get Directions (~ 384.21 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 278-8284

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2381
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 09484

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09484

1150 Baker St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Get Directions (~ 384.31 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 662-7517

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09484
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

Riverside Community College District Police Department - Lovekin 2 Complex

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Riverside Community College District Police Department - Lovekin 2 Complex

4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
Get Directions (~ 384.36 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 372-7000

Riverside CommUnity College District Police Department - Lovekin 2 Complex

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Riverside CommUnity College District Police Department - Lovekin 2 Complex

4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
Get Directions (~ 384.36 miles) — opens in a new tab

951-222-8934

CVS Pharmacy 08830

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08830

2701 Harbor Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Get Directions (~ 384.41 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 438-1110

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08830
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

Costco Pharmacy #432

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #432

480 Mckinley St
Corona, CA 92879
Get Directions (~ 384.42 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 340-0296

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #432
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
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Loma Linda University Community Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Loma Linda University Community Pharmacy

25455 Barton Rd No 111a
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Get Directions (~ 384.49 miles) — opens in a new tab

(909) 558-6447

Business Hours for Loma Linda University Community Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Apria - Riverside Location

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Apria - Riverside Location

815 Marlborough, Ste 200
Riverside, CA 92507
Get Directions (~ 384.63 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 320-1100

Business Hours for Apria - Riverside Location
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

Care Plus Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Care Plus Pharmacy

4990 Arlington Ave Unit A
Riverside, CA 92504
Get Directions (~ 384.76 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 324-1610

Business Hours for Care Plus 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

Costco Pharmacy #122

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #122

2655 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92782
Get Directions (~ 384.83 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 838-0677

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #122
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
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Vons Pharmacy #2596

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2596

369 Magnolia Ave
Corona, CA 92879
Get Directions (~ 384.91 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 549-1910

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2596
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

JC Neighborhood Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for JC Neighborhood Pharmacy

770 Magnolia Avenue Suite 1-G
Corona, CA 92879
Get Directions (~ 384.95 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 531-8041

Business Hours for JC Neighborhood 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

Vons Pharmacy #2659

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2659

3520 Riverside Plaza
Riverside, CA 92506
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(951) 342-7930

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2659
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

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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.