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 Police Department - Northside Police Substation

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Santa Clara Police Department - Northside Police Substation

3992 Rivermark Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
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(408) 615-4744

Business Hours for Santa Clara Police Department - Northside Police Substation
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Monday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Safeway 1990

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 1990

3970 Rivermark Plaza
Santa Clara, CA 95054
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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

Palo Alto City Library - Rinconada Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Palo Alto City Library - Rinconada Library

1213 Newell Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
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(650) 329-2436

Business Hours for Palo Alto City Library - Rinconada Library
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Reclaim Joy Medical

4633 Old Ironsides Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054
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669-242-5151

Business Hours for Reclaim Joy Medical
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

iCare Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for iCare Pharmacy

1727 Berryessa Road
San Jose, CA 95133
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(408) 926-7691

Business Hours for iCare Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Palo Alto City Library - Children's Library

1276 Harriet Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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(650) 329-2436

Business Hours for Palo Alto City Library - Children's Library
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for County of Santa Clara

1555 Berger Drive
San Jose, CA 95112
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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

City Care Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for City Care Pharmacy

3130-A Alum Rock Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127
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(408) 929-2210

Business Hours for City Care Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09915

352 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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(650) 324-3248

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09915
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

McKee Medical Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for McKee Medical Pharmacy

2350 McKee Road, Suite A3
San Jose, CA 95116
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(408) 923-8871

Business Hours for McKee Medical Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09984

2701 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
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(650) 330-0132

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09984
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Advance SJ Pharmacy

2331 Montpelier Drive, Ste A-10
San Jose, CA 95116
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(408) 449-5755

Business Hours for Advance SJ Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Safeway 1682

2811 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
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301-918-6793

Business Hours for Safeway 1682
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 Valley Medical Center - Valley Health Center East Valley Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

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

1993 McKee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
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(408) 254-6392

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

Business Address for King Pharmacy & DME

2323 Montpelier Drive, Suite D
San Jose, CA 95116
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(408) 942-7777

Business Hours for King Pharmacy & DME
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Palo Alto Police Department

275 Forest Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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(650) 329-2413

Business Hours for Palo Alto Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Valley Health - Adult Medicine

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Valley Health - Adult Medicine

1993 McKee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
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408-254-6334

Business Hours for Valley Health - Adult Medicine
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

Valley Health Peds. Location

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Valley Health Peds. Location

1993 McKee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
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408-254-6334

Business Hours for Valley Health Peds. Location
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

Valley Health OBGYN

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Valley Health OBGYN

1993 McKee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
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408-254-6334

Business Hours for Valley Health OBGYN
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

Valley Health Mental Health

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Valley Health Mental Health

1993 McKee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
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408-254-6334

Business Hours for Valley Health Mental Health
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.