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.

Crafton Hills College Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Crafton Hills College Police Department

11711 Sand Canyon Road
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Get Directions (~ 390.4 miles) — opens in a new tab

(909) 389-3275

Business Hours for Crafton Hills College Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Monday12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Friday12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 11:45 pm

Costco Pharmacy #454

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #454

115 Technology W Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
Get Directions (~ 390.46 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 453-0435

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #454
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

Yucaipa Family Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Yucaipa Family Pharmacy

31786 Yucaipa Boulevard
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Get Directions (~ 390.49 miles) — opens in a new tab

(909) 897-0001

Business Hours for Yucaipa Family Pharmacy
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

Sav-On Pharmacy # 2514

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy # 2514

8938 Trautwein Rd
Riverside, CA 92508
Get Directions (~ 390.84 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 656-3394

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy # 2514
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 #1911

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pavilions Pharmacy #1911

21181 Newport Coast Dr
Newport Coast, CA 92657
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(949) 718-4986

Business Hours for Pavilions Pharmacy #1911
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

Vons Pharmacy #1796

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #1796

33644 Yucaipa Blvd.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
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(909) 790-1961

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #1796
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

Walgreens 05348

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 05348

34503 Yucaipa Blvd
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Get Directions (~ 392.45 miles) — opens in a new tab

(909) 790-7464

Business Hours for Walgreens 05348
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 09587

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09587

21761 Lake Forest Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Get Directions (~ 392.96 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 855-8307

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09587
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

RUHS-MC-Retail Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for RUHS-MC-Retail Pharmacy

26520 Cactus Ave
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Get Directions (~ 393.99 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 486-4515

Business Hours for RUHS-MC-Retail Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Zane Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Zane Pharmacy

23653 El Toro Road Suite A
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Get Directions (~ 394.09 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 586-7780

Business Hours for Zane 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
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm

RUHS Surgical Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for RUHS Surgical Center Pharmacy

26600 Cactus Ave
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Get Directions (~ 394.12 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 988-9520

Business Hours for RUHS Surgical Center Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:30 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09246

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09246

24167 Paseo De Valencia
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Get Directions (~ 394.2 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 586-3503

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09246
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

Walgreens 09616

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 09616

16020 Perris Blvd
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
Get Directions (~ 394.3 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 247-2113

Business Hours for Walgreens 09616
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

Vons Pharmacy #2818

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2818

11800 De Palma Rd
Corona, CA 92883
Get Directions (~ 394.58 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 603-0814

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2818
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

Riverside Community District Police Department - Moreno Valley

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Riverside Community District Police Department - Moreno Valley

16130 Lasselle St, Parkside Complex 1
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
Get Directions (~ 395.11 miles) — opens in a new tab

951-222-8171

Marino Valley College

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Marino Valley College

16130 Lasselle St
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
Get Directions (~ 395.11 miles) — opens in a new tab

951-571-6100

Laguna Health Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Laguna Health Pharmacy

24953 Paseo De Valencia
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Get Directions (~ 395.21 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 446-9325

Please contact location for hours of operation.

CVS Pharmacy 08891

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08891

26851 Trabuco Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Get Directions (~ 395.27 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 581-5990

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08891
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

Kaiser Iris MOB 2 Outpatient Pharmacy 531

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Iris MOB 2 Outpatient Pharmacy 531

27200 Iris Ave Mob 2 Fl 1
Moreno Valley, CA 925554802
Get Directions (~ 395.31 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 251-6397

Business Hours for Kaiser Iris MOB 2 Outpatient Pharmacy 531
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 8:30 pm

Pavilions Pharmacy #2089

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pavilions Pharmacy #2089

600 North Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Get Directions (~ 395.61 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 376-3383

Business Hours for Pavilions Pharmacy #2089
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.