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.

Valley Hlth,Adult Urgent Exp.

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Valley Hlth,Adult Urgent Exp.

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

Business Hours for Valley Hlth,Adult Urgent Exp.
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

Costco Pharmacy #143

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #143

1000 N Rengstorff Ave
Mt. View, CA 94043
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650-988-7160

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #143
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

Mission College District Police Business and Parking Office

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Mission College District Police Business and Parking Office

3000 Mission College Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95054
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(408) 855-5435

Business Hours for Mission College District Police Business and Parking Office
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Los Alamitos Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Los Alamitos Pharmacy

115 North Jackson Avenue, Suite 103
San Jose, CA 95116
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(408) 259-1000

Business Hours for Los Alamitos 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

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
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(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

Valley Health Center at North County Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Valley Health Center at North County Pharmacy

4151 Middlefield Rd. Suite #300
Palo Alto, CA 94303
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(888) 334-1000

Business Hours for Valley Health Center at North County Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Santa Clara HHW Facility @ San Jose

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Santa Clara HHW Facility @ San Jose

1608 Las Plumas Avenue
San Jose, CA 95133
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408-299-7300

Business Hours for Santa Clara HHW Facility @ San Jose
Day Opening Hours
Thursday7:45 am - 12:45 pm
Friday7:45 am - 12:45 pm
Saturday7:45 am - 12:45 pm

Walgreens 05454

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 05454

1661 Mckee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
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(408) 347-1404

Business Hours for Walgreens 05454
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

East Hills Veterinary Clinic

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for East Hills Veterinary Clinic

2745 Story Rd
San Jose, CA 95127
Get Directions (~ 72.08 miles) — opens in a new tab

(408) 259-7600

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Creekside Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Creekside Pharmacy

1863 Alum Rock Avenue, Suite A
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 72.18 miles) — opens in a new tab

(408) 929-6029

Business Hours for Creekside Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:30 am - 6:15 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:15 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:15 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:15 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:15 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Kaiser Skyport Pharmacy 791

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Skyport Pharmacy 791

1721 Technology Drive 1st Fl
San Jose, CA 95110
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(408) 436-3300

Business Hours for Kaiser Skyport Pharmacy 791
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

Safeway 705

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 705

570 Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA 94043
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301-918-6761

Business Hours for Safeway 705
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

Stanford Health Care Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Stanford Health Care Pharmacy

875 Blake Wilbur Drive, Suite CC1102
Palo Alto, CA 94304
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(650) 736-3800

Business Hours for Stanford Health Care 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

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office - Headquarters

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office - Headquarters

55 West Younger Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110
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(408) 808-4410

Business Hours for Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office - Headquarters
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

Mountain View Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Mountain View Police Department

1000 Villa Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
Get Directions (~ 72.85 miles) — opens in a new tab

(650) 903-6344

Business Hours for Mountain View Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #423

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #423

150 Lawrence Stn. Rd.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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408-730-0424

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #423
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2948

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2948

645 San Antonio Rd
Mountain View, CA 94040
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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

Costco Pharmacy #129

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #129

1601 Coleman Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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408-988-0565

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #129
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 07774

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 07774

850 California Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
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(650) 691-4004

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 07774
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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
Saturday9:00 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
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(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

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Click on the button to request a mail-back package.

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.