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.

Sav-On Pharmacy #2549

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #2549

23072 Alicia Pkwy
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Get Directions (~ 395.66 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 583-9779

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #2549
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 11241

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 11241

26531 Aliso Creek Rd
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Get Directions (~ 395.9 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 448-0082

Business Hours for Walgreens 11241
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

CVS Pharmacy 08872

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08872

26891 Aliso Creek Road
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Get Directions (~ 396.15 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 360-4081

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08872
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 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 - 7:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 08846

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08846

21572 Plano Trabuco
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
Get Directions (~ 396.26 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 589-3792

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08846
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

CVS Pharmacy 06770

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06770

22361 Antonio Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Get Directions (~ 396.45 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 888-3050

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06770
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

Pavilions Pharmacy #2217

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pavilions Pharmacy #2217

22451 Antonio Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Get Directions (~ 396.48 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 858-0670

Business Hours for Pavilions Pharmacy #2217
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 #2508

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pavilions Pharmacy #2508

27320 Alicia Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Get Directions (~ 396.86 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 448-9537

Business Hours for Pavilions Pharmacy #2508
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 09485

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09485

25272 MargueRite Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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(949) 581-9120

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09485
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 7:00 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 - 7:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #690

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #690

27220 Heather Ridge Rd
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Get Directions (~ 396.93 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 389-8702

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #690
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Pavilions Pharmacy #2210

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pavilions Pharmacy #2210

26022 Marguerite Pkwy
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Get Directions (~ 397.4 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 582-3294

Business Hours for Pavilions Pharmacy #2210
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 06975

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 06975

27982 La Paz Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Get Directions (~ 397.55 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 360-8215

Business Hours for Walgreens 06975
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

The Druggist Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for The Druggist Pharmacy

24022 Aliso Creek Rd
Laguna Nigel, CA 92677
Get Directions (~ 397.61 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 643-0740

Business Hours for The Druggist 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 - 2:30 pm

Laguna Beach Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Laguna Beach Police Department

505 Forest Ave
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Get Directions (~ 398.22 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 497-0701

Business Hours for Laguna Beach Police Department
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center

27700 Medical Center Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Get Directions (~ 398.63 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 364-1400

Business Hours for Mission Hospital 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

Providence Mission Hospital

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Providence Mission Hospital

27700 Medical Center Road
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Get Directions (~ 398.63 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 364-1400

Business Hours for Providence Mission Hospital
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

Costco Pharmacy #28

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #28

27972 Cabot Rd
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Get Directions (~ 398.63 miles) — opens in a new tab

(925) 277-1800

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #28
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 08880

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08880

29995 Alicia Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Get Directions (~ 398.98 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 495-2383

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08880
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

Sav-On Pharmacy #0552

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #0552

27702 Crown Valley Pkwy #B
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Get Directions (~ 399.06 miles) — opens in a new tab

(949) 364-2098

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #0552
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

Smart Care Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Smart Care Pharmacy

1675 North Perris Boulevard Suite A 10
Perris, CA 92571
Get Directions (~ 399.07 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 221-5411

Business Hours for Smart Care Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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 - 4:00 pm

Nuevo Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Nuevo Pharmacy

75 W Nuevo Rd Ste H
Perris, CA 92571
Get Directions (~ 399.12 miles) — opens in a new tab

(951) 322-4700

Business Hours for Nuevo 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 - 1:00 pm

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Click on the button to request a mail-back package.

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.