Safe Medication Return

Where to safely drop off your unwanted medicine in Santa Clara County

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.

Barbara Lee Senior Center

Mail-back supply location
40 North Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.1 miles)
(408) 586-3400
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
CVS Pharmacy 09161

Drop-off location
45 North Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.16 miles)
(408) 946-6424
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
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1879

Drop-Off Location
555 E Calaveras Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.2 miles)
408-262-9850
Sunday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Santa Clara County Library - Milpitas Library

Mail-back supply location
160 North Main Street
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.41 miles)
(408) 262-1171
Sunday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Kaiser Milpitas Main OP Pharmacy 381

Drop-off location
770 East Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.42 miles)
(408) 945-2900
Monday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Valley Health Center Milpitas Pharmacy

Drop-off location
143 North Main Street, Suite 1038
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.47 miles)
(408) 957-8300
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens 03671

Mail-back supply location
342 W Calaveras Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.79 miles)
(408) 263-3963
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
Calaveras Pharmacy

Mail-back supply location
114 South Park Victoria Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.88 miles)
(408) 262-2056
Monday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Milpitas Police Department

Drop-off location
1275 North Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 1.3 miles)
(408) 586-2400
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Animal Medical Clinic

Mail-back supply location
1405 N Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 1.41 miles)
(408) 262-7190
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
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
David W. Hughes, D.D.S Family Dentistry

Mail-back supply location
1107 South Park Victoria Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 1.51 miles)
(408) 946-2088
Monday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Advanced Veterinary Medical Center

Mail-back supply location
800 E Capitol Ave
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 1.85 miles)
(408) 956-8061
Sunday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Monday7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Walgreens 00900

Mail-back supply location
2105 Morrill Avenue
San Jose, CA 95132
Get Directions (~ 1.85 miles)
(408) 263-5550
Restricted access, call before you go.
North East Medical Services (NEMS) Lundy Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1870 Lundy Avenue
San Jose, CA 95131
Get Directions (~ 2.78 miles)
(408) 954-8036
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Costco Pharmacy #1004

Mail-back Supply Location
1709 Automation Parkway
San Jose, CA 95131
Get Directions (~ 3 miles)
408-678-2159
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 - 5:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 00422

Drop-off location
4110 North 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95134
Get Directions (~ 3.21 miles)
(408) 434-1839
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
Santa Clara City Library - Northside Branch Library

Mail-back supply location
695 Moreland Way
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Get Directions (~ 3.64 miles)
(408) 615-5500
Tuesday12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Safeway 1990

Mail-back Supply Location
3970 Rivermark Plaza
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Get Directions (~ 3.71 miles)
301-918-6806
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 - 5:00 pm
County of Santa Clara

Mail-back Supply Location
1555 Berger Drive
San Jose, CA 95112
Get Directions (~ 3.83 miles)
408-918-1967
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 - 5:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09812

Drop-off location
2514 Berryessa Road
San Jose, CA 95132
Get Directions (~ 3.83 miles)
(408) 272-1431
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
Zero Waste - San Jose

Mail-back Supply Location
1560 Berger Drive
San Jose, CA 95112
Get Directions (~ 4.15 miles)
408-764-7923
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 - 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
  • Medical Devices

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Hours:

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.