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.

Santa Clara County Library - Woodland Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Santa Clara County Library - Woodland Library

1975 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
Get Directions (~ 11.43 miles)

(650) 969-6030

Business Hours for Santa Clara County Library - Woodland Library
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09534

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09534

4850 San Felipe Road
San Jose, CA 95135
Get Directions (~ 11.51 miles)

(408) 532-2952

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09534
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

Evergreen Valley College Police Department

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Evergreen Valley College Police Department

3095 Yerba Buena Road
San Jose, CA 95135
Get Directions (~ 11.55 miles)

(408) 270-6468

Business Hours for Evergreen Valley College Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Sunday7:00 am - 3:00 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 - 3:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Abilities Path

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Abilities Path

525 E. Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Get Directions (~ 11.67 miles)

650-259-8500

Business Hours for Abilities Path
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

Kaiser Campbell Hacienda Pharmacy 453

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Campbell Hacienda Pharmacy 453

250 Hacienda Avenue (220)
Campbell, CA 95008
Get Directions (~ 11.73 miles)

(408) 871-6339

Business Hours for Kaiser Campbell Hacienda Pharmacy 453
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:30 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09901

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09901

1125 Branham Lane
San Jose, CA 95118
Get Directions (~ 11.74 miles)

(408) 267-0911

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09901
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 3:00 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

Foothill Dental Care

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Foothill Dental Care

881 Fremont Ave
Los Altos, CA 94024
Get Directions (~ 11.75 miles)

650-949-4734

Business Hours for Foothill Dental Care
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

Palo Alto City Library - Mitchell Park Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Palo Alto City Library - Mitchell Park Library

3700 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Get Directions (~ 11.78 miles)

(650) 329-2436

Business Hours for Palo Alto City Library - Mitchell Park Library
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2948

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2948

645 San Antonio Rd
Mountain View, CA 94040
Get Directions (~ 11.87 miles)

650-948-4533

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2948
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

CVS Pharmacy 09921

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09921

2069 Camden Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
Get Directions (~ 11.88 miles)

(408) 559-1450

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09921
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0316

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0316

179 Branham Lane
San Jose, CA 95136
Get Directions (~ 11.95 miles)

408-227-4961

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0316
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

CVS Pharmacy 09684

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09684

2630 West El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040
Get Directions (~ 11.98 miles)

(650) 941-8430

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09684
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

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office - West Valley Division

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office - West Valley Division

1601 South De Anza Boulevard, Suite 148
Cupertino, CA 95014
Get Directions (~ 11.98 miles)

(408) 868-6600

Business Hours for Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office - West Valley Division
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09896

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09896

4550 Meridian Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
Get Directions (~ 12.1 miles)

(408) 267-1472

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09896
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

West Valley Pet Clinic

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for West Valley Pet Clinic

13605 S Deanza Blvd
San Jose, CA 95129
Get Directions (~ 12.13 miles)

408-996-1155

Business Hours for West Valley Pet Clinic
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

Los Altos Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Los Altos Police Department

1 North San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
Get Directions (~ 12.23 miles)

(650) 947-2770

Business Hours for Los Altos 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

Cupertino HC and Wellness

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Cupertino HC and Wellness

22590 Voss Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
Get Directions (~ 12.24 miles)

408-253-9034

Business Hours for Cupertino HC and Wellness
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

Santa Clara County Library - Los Altos Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Santa Clara County Library - Los Altos Library

13 South San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
Get Directions (~ 12.3 miles)

(650) 948-7683

Business Hours for Santa Clara County Library - Los Altos 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

El Camino Hospital Los Gatos

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for El Camino Hospital Los Gatos

815 Pollard Road
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Get Directions (~ 12.37 miles)

(408) 378-6131

Business Hours for El Camino Hospital Los Gatos
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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 - 6:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0997

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0997

1663 Branham Lane
San Jose, CA 95118
Get Directions (~ 12.4 miles)

408-267-0550

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0997
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
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Mail-Back options include:

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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.