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.

Mexicare Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Mexicare Pharmacy

9670 Magnolia Avenue Unit 107
Riverside, CA 92503
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(951) 588-6727

Business Hours for Mexicare 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

CVS Pharmacy 09849

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09849

8280 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92504
Get Directions (~ 385.09 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 687-1308

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09849
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

Riverside Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Riverside Police Department

10540 Magnolia Avenue, Suite B
Riverside, CA 92505
Get Directions (~ 385.1 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 826-5700

RUHS-Corona Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for RUHS-Corona Pharmacy

2813 S Main St
Corona, CA 92882
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(951) 955-0111

Business Hours for RUHS-Corona Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Kaiser Park Sierra 1st Floor 502

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Park Sierra 1st Floor 502

10800 Magnolia Avenue 1st Fl
Riverside, CA 92505
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(951) 353-4333

Business Hours for Kaiser Park Sierra 1st Floor 502
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

Sav-On Pharmacy #0728

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #0728

260 W Foothill Pkwy
Corona, CA 92882
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(951) 340-2040

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #0728
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 10806

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10806

15180 Kensington Park Dr
Tustin, CA 92782
Get Directions (~ 385.24 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 259-7625

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CVS Pharmacy 09910

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09910

3440 La Sierra Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
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(951) 352-1933

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09910
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

Vons Pharmacy #1734

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #1734

522 North Orange St
Redlands, CA 92374
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(909) 748-7788

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #1734
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

Pavilions Pharmacy #2412

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pavilions Pharmacy #2412

3901 Portola Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92602
Get Directions (~ 385.53 miles) — opens in a new tab

(657) 273-5755

Business Hours for Pavilions Pharmacy #2412
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

Costco Pharmacy #1001

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1001

2700 Park Ave
Tustin, CA 92782
Get Directions (~ 385.68 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 338-1942

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1001
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ramsay Rexall Drugs

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Ramsay Rexall Drugs

2246 Newport Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Get Directions (~ 385.95 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 646-7744

Business Hours for Ramsay Rexall Drugs
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

CVS Pharmacy 09562

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09562

3981 Irvine Blvd
Irvine, CA 92602
Get Directions (~ 385.96 miles) — opens in a new tab

(714) 368-0991

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09562
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

Sav-On Pharmacy # 2796

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy # 2796

1260 E Ontario Ave
Corona, CA 92881
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(951) 734-9765

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy # 2796
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

Sav-On Pharmacy #2572

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #2572

2975 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92503
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(951) 689-2370

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #2572
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 09746

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09746

6840 Lincoln Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
Get Directions (~ 386.16 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 369-9941

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09746
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

Walgreens 07976

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 07976

800 E Lugonia Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Get Directions (~ 386.16 miles) — opens in a new tab

(909) 307-6964

Business Hours for Walgreens 07976
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

Best Choice Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Best Choice Pharmacy

4229 Birch St Ste 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Get Directions (~ 386.26 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 724-4000

Business Hours for Best Choice Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Kaiser Redlands Pharmacy 156

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Redlands Pharmacy 156

1301 California St Fl1
Redlands, CA 92374
Get Directions (~ 386.34 miles) — opens in a new tab

(909) 809-3110

Business Hours for Kaiser Redlands Pharmacy 156
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Walgreens 11652

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 11652

1726 Superior Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Get Directions (~ 386.42 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 629-9714

Business Hours for Walgreens 11652
Day Opening Hours
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

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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.