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.

Costco Pharmacy #143

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #143

1000 N Rengstorff Ave
Mt. View, CA 94043
Get Directions (~ 71.5 miles)

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
Get Directions (~ 71.55 miles)

(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

RehabOne Medical Group

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for RehabOne Medical Group

175 N. Jackson Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 71.62 miles)

Business Hours for RehabOne Medical Group
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 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
Get Directions (~ 71.67 miles)

(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

San Jose Physical Therapy

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for San Jose Physical Therapy

125 N. Jackson Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 71.71 miles)

Business Hours for San Jose Physical Therapy
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 (~ 71.72 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

Alexian Clinic -Larry Chang

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Alexian Clinic -Larry Chang

2101 Alexian Drive
San Jose , CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 71.79 miles)

408-272-6050

Business Hours for Alexian Clinic -Larry Chang
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

Abilities Path

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Abilities Path

525 E. Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Get Directions (~ 71.91 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

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
Get Directions (~ 71.98 miles)

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

Cambridge Optometry

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Cambridge Optometry

250 Cambridge Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Get Directions (~ 72.03 miles)

650-323-6772

Business Hours for Cambridge Optometry
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

Walgreens 05454

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 05454

1661 Mckee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 72.04 miles)

(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

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)

(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

Pathways Home Health - Home Healthcare

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Pathways Home Health - Home Healthcare

585 N. Mary Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Get Directions (~ 72.23 miles)

408-773-4253

Business Hours for Pathways Home Health - Home Healthcare
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

Kaiser Skyport Pharmacy 791

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Skyport Pharmacy 791

1721 Technology Drive 1st Fl
San Jose, CA 95110
Get Directions (~ 72.29 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 72.33 miles)

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
Get Directions (~ 72.37 miles)

(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

SJ High Neighborhood HC

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for SJ High Neighborhood HC

1149 E Julian St Bldg H
San Jose , CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 72.65 miles)

Business Hours for SJ High Neighborhood HC
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 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
Get Directions (~ 72.76 miles)

(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)

(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

Order Mail-Back Supplies/Get More Information

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.