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.

Palo Alto City Library - Children's Library

Mail-back supply location
1276 Harriet Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Get Directions (~ 13.51 miles)
(650) 329-2436
Tuesday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Los Altos Hills Town Hall

Mail-back supply location
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Get Directions (~ 13.55 miles)
(650) 941-7222
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
Allied Pain & Spine Institute

Mail-back Supply Location
1604 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
Get Directions (~ 13.57 miles)
408-528-8833
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
Foothill-De Anza Police Department

Drop-off location
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Get Directions (~ 13.6 miles)
(650) 949-7313
Monday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2900

Drop-Off Location
5760 Cottle Road
San Jose, CA 95123
Get Directions (~ 13.89 miles)
408-362-9255
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
Los Gatos Police Department

Drop-off location
15900 Los Gatos Boulevard
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Get Directions (~ 13.9 miles)
(408) 354-8600
Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rite Aid 05984

Drop-off location
Mail-back supply location
6091 Meridian Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120
Get Directions (~ 14.02 miles)
(408) 927-7900
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
CVS Pharmacy 09982

Drop-off location
750 Blossom Hill Road
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Get Directions (~ 14.09 miles)
(408) 356-3464
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
Palo Alto Police Department

Drop-off location
275 Forest Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Get Directions (~ 14.3 miles)
(650) 329-2413
Tuesday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kaiser San Jose Bldg 4 North Pharmacy 631

Drop-off location
260 International Circle Building #4
San Jose, CA 95119
Get Directions (~ 14.34 miles)
(408) 972-3000
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09915

Drop-off location
352 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Get Directions (~ 14.36 miles)
(650) 324-3248
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Kaiser San Jose Discharge OP 634

Drop-off location
250 Hospital Parkway  Lobby Fl Rm 2015
San Jose, CA 95119
Get Directions (~ 14.4 miles)
(408) 972-6942
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
Costco Pharmacy #1267

Mail-back Supply Location
6898 Raleign Rd
San Jose, CA 95119
Get Directions (~ 14.46 miles)
408-908-7939
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
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2815

Drop-Off Location
470 N. Santa Cruz Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Get Directions (~ 14.56 miles)
408-354-9708
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
Rite Aid 05983

Drop-off location
Mail-back supply location
6215 Santa Teresa Blvd
San Jose, CA 95119
Get Directions (~ 14.56 miles)
(408) 227-2816
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Whole Pet Vet

Mail-back supply location
325 Los Gatos Saratoga Road
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Get Directions (~ 14.69 miles)
(408) 402-3071
Monday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Safeway 695

Mail-back Supply Location
6477 Almaden Rd
San Jose, CA 95120
Get Directions (~ 14.77 miles)
301-918-6760
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
Stanford Health Care Pharmacy

Drop-off location
875 Blake Wilbur Drive, Suite CC1102
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Get Directions (~ 15.14 miles)
(650) 736-3800
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09337

Drop-off location
6910 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95120
Get Directions (~ 15.59 miles)
(408) 927-7310
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
Site For Sore Eyes

Mail-back Supply Location
1049 Cochrane Road
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Get Directions (~ 23.42 miles)
408-778-4633
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
Fritter, Schulz & Zollinger

Mail-back Supply Location
18550 DePaul Drive Suite 100
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Get Directions (~ 23.76 miles)
408-847-0107
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

Services Offered:

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.