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 City Library - Northside Branch Library

Mail-back supply location
695 Moreland Way
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Get Directions (~ 70.55 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 (~ 70.64 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
Encore Wellness Physical Thpy

Mail-back Supply Location
255 N. White Road
San Jose, CA 95127
Get Directions (~ 70.69 miles)
408-503-7604
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
Walgreens 00842

Mail-back supply location
350 N Capitol Avenue
San Jose, CA 95133
Get Directions (~ 70.84 miles)
(408) 259-9200
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 City Library - Rinconada Library

Mail-back supply location
1213 Newell Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Get Directions (~ 70.91 miles)
(650) 329-2436
Wednesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Reclaim Joy Medical

Mail-back Supply Location
4633 Old Ironsides Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Get Directions (~ 70.99 miles)
669-242-5151
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
iCare Pharmacy

Drop-off location
Mail-back supply location
1727 Berryessa Road
San Jose, CA 95133
Get Directions (~ 71 miles)
(408) 926-7691
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
Palo Alto City Library - Children's Library

Mail-back supply location
1276 Harriet Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Get Directions (~ 71.04 miles)
(650) 329-2436
Tuesday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
County of Santa Clara

Mail-back Supply Location
1555 Berger Drive
San Jose, CA 95112
Get Directions (~ 71.14 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
City Care Pharmacy

Drop-off location
3130-A Alum Rock Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127
Get Directions (~ 71.16 miles)
(408) 929-2210
Monday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 1:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09915

Drop-off location
352 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Get Directions (~ 71.3 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
McKee Medical Pharmacy

Mail-back supply location
2350 McKee Road, Suite A3
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 71.36 miles)
(408) 923-8871
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 - 3:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09984

Drop-off location
2701 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Get Directions (~ 71.39 miles)
(650) 330-0132
Sunday10:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Advance SJ Pharmacy

Drop-off location
2331 Montpelier Drive Ste A-10
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 71.4 miles)
(408) 449-5755
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
Safeway 1682

Mail-back Supply Location
2811 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Get Directions (~ 71.41 miles)
301-918-6793
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 Valley Medical Center - Valley Health Center East Valley Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1993 McKee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 71.41 miles)
(408) 254-6392
Sunday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
King Pharmacy & DME

Drop-off location
Mail-back supply location
2323 Montpelier Drive, Suite D
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 71.42 miles)
(408) 347-0193
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 - 3:00 pm
Palo Alto Police Department

Drop-off location
275 Forest Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Get Directions (~ 71.42 miles)
(650) 329-2413
Tuesday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Zero Waste - San Jose

Mail-back Supply Location
1560 Berger Drive
San Jose, CA 95112
Get Directions (~ 71.47 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
Valley Health - Adult Medicine

Mail-back Supply Location
1993 McKee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 71.48 miles)
408-254-6334
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
Valley Health Mental Health

Mail-back Supply Location
1993 McKee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 71.48 miles)
408-254-6334
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.