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

Business Address for Barbara Lee Senior Center

40 North Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.1 miles)

(408) 586-3400

Business Hours for Barbara Lee Senior Center
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

CVS Pharmacy 09161

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09161

45 North Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.16 miles)

(408) 946-6424

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09161
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1879

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1879

555 E Calaveras Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.2 miles)

408-262-9850

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1879
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Santa Clara County Library - Milpitas Library

160 North Main Street
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.41 miles)

(408) 262-1171

Business Hours for Santa Clara County Library - Milpitas Library
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Kaiser Milpitas Main OP Pharmacy 381

770 East Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.42 miles)

(408) 945-2900

Business Hours for Kaiser Milpitas Main OP Pharmacy 381
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Valley Health Center Milpitas Pharmacy

143 North Main Street, Suite 1038
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.47 miles)

(408) 957-8300

Business Hours for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Valley Health Center Milpitas Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Walgreens 03671

342 W Calaveras Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.79 miles)

(408) 263-3963

Business Hours for Walgreens 03671
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

Calaveras Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Calaveras Pharmacy

114 South Park Victoria Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 0.88 miles)

(408) 262-2056

Business Hours for Calaveras Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Milpitas Police Department

1275 North Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 1.3 miles)

(408) 586-2400

Business Hours for Milpitas Police Department
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Animal Medical Clinic

1405 N Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 1.41 miles)

(408) 262-7190

Business Hours for Animal Medical Clinic
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
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

David W. Hughes, D.D.S Family Dentistry

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for David W. Hughes, D.D.S Family Dentistry

1107 South Park Victoria Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 1.51 miles)

(408) 946-2088

Business Hours for David W. Hughes, D.D.S Family Dentistry
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Advanced Veterinary Medical Center

800 E Capitol Ave
Milpitas, CA 95035
Get Directions (~ 1.85 miles)

(408) 956-8061

Business Hours for Advanced Veterinary Medical Center
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Walgreens 00900

2105 Morrill Avenue
San Jose, CA 95132
Get Directions (~ 1.85 miles)

(408) 263-5550

Business Hours for Walgreens 00900
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

North East Medical Services (NEMS) Lundy Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for North East Medical Services (NEMS) Lundy Pharmacy

1870 Lundy Avenue
San Jose, CA 95131
Get Directions (~ 2.78 miles)

(408) 954-8036

Business Hours for North East Medical Services (NEMS) Lundy Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #1004

1709 Automation Parkway
San Jose, CA 95131
Get Directions (~ 3 miles)

408-678-2159

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #1004
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 00422

4110 North 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95134
Get Directions (~ 3.21 miles)

(408) 434-1839

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 00422
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

Safeway 1990

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 1990

3970 Rivermark Plaza
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Get Directions (~ 3.71 miles)

301-918-6806

Business Hours for Safeway 1990
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for County of Santa Clara

1555 Berger Drive
San Jose, CA 95112
Get Directions (~ 3.83 miles)

408-918-1967

Business Hours for County of Santa Clara
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09812

2514 Berryessa Road
San Jose, CA 95132
Get Directions (~ 3.83 miles)

(408) 272-1431

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09812
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

Zero Waste - San Jose

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Zero Waste - San Jose

1560 Berger Drive
San Jose, CA 95112
Get Directions (~ 4.15 miles)

408-764-7923

Business Hours for Zero Waste - San Jose
Day Opening Hours
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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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.