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.

Kaiser Santa Clara Homestead 24Hr OP 447

Drop-off location
700 Lawrence Expressway Fl1 Dept 138
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Get Directions (~ 74.2 miles)
(888) 218-6245
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
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Valley Health Center Lenzen Pharmacy

Drop-off location
976 Lenzen Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
Get Directions (~ 74.21 miles)
(408) 792-5169
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1439

Drop-Off Location
785 E. El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Get Directions (~ 74.22 miles)
408-481-3300
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
Reyes Medical Clinic

Mail-back Supply Location
1625 Tully Road
San Jose, CA 95122
Get Directions (~ 74.23 miles)
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
Western Dental Services, INC - Location 2

Mail-back Supply Location
787 East El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Get Directions (~ 74.23 miles)
408-701-5882
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
Autumn Smile Dental

Mail-back Supply Location
1648 Tully Road
San Jose, CA 95122
Get Directions (~ 74.24 miles)
408-784-3006
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
Silicon Valley Eyecare

Mail-back Supply Location
770 Scott Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Get Directions (~ 74.25 miles)
408-296-0511
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
BayRX Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1661 Burdette Drive
San Jose, CA 95121
Get Directions (~ 74.26 miles)
(408) 622-8531
Monday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sun Pharmacy

Mail-back supply location
2559 South King Road, Suite B10
San Jose, CA 95122
Get Directions (~ 74.3 miles)
(408) 440-2077
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 - 2:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 09229

Drop-off location
3220 South White Road
San Jose, CA 95148
Get Directions (~ 74.32 miles)
(408) 238-9603
Sunday10:00 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 - 6:00 pm
Toothfillers

Mail-back Supply Location
2593 South King Road
San Jose, CA 95122
Get Directions (~ 74.33 miles)
669-275-2060
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
Tully Medical Clinic Pharmacy

Mail-back supply location
1693 Flanigan Dr. Ste 104
San Jose, CA 95121
Get Directions (~ 74.33 miles)
(408) 274-6698
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Los Altos Police Department

Drop-off location
1 North San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
Get Directions (~ 74.36 miles)
(650) 947-2770
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
AGES Learning- Park Ave

Mail-back Supply Location
1769 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
Get Directions (~ 74.37 miles)
866-375-2437
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 County Library - Los Altos Library

Mail-back supply location
13 South San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
Get Directions (~ 74.42 miles)
(650) 948-7683
Sunday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
LifePlus Pharmacy

Drop-off location
Mail-back supply location
2764 ABORN RD
San Jose, CA 95121
Get Directions (~ 74.47 miles)
(408) 606-8900
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Evergreen Family Practice Dr.M

Mail-back Supply Location
2728 Aborn Rd
San Jose, CA 95121
Get Directions (~ 74.48 miles)
408-270-2103
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
El Camino Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy

Drop-off location
2500 Grant Road, Suite 1B20
Mountain View, CA 94040
Get Directions (~ 74.55 miles)
(650) 988-8240
Sunday9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santa Clara City Library - Central Park Library

Mail-back supply location
2635 Homestead Road
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Get Directions (~ 74.62 miles)
(408) 615-2900
Monday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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 PHARMACY #2814

Drop-Off Location
160 1St Street
Los Altos, CA 94022
Get Directions (~ 74.67 miles)
650-941-1801
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
AGES - W. Hedding Street

Mail-back Supply Location
2007 W. Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95128
Get Directions (~ 74.67 miles)
866-375-2437
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
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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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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.