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.

Allied Pain and Spine

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Allied Pain and Spine

14777 Los Gatos Boulevard
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Get Directions (~ 12.69 miles)

408-528-8833

Business Hours for Allied Pain and Spine
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

Wellness Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Wellness Pharmacy

14777 Los Gatos Boulevard, Suite 101
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Get Directions (~ 12.69 miles)

(408) 356-4848

Business Hours for Wellness Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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 - 3:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09834

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09834

12940 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road
Saratoga, CA 95070
Get Directions (~ 12.73 miles)

(408) 867-6822

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09834
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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

Camden Pet Hospital

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Camden Pet Hospital

4960 Camden Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
Get Directions (~ 12.77 miles)

408-265-2200

Business Hours for Camden Pet Hospital
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

SOUTH VALLEY NEUROLOGY

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for SOUTH VALLEY NEUROLOGY

2516 SAMARITAN DRIVE SUITE F
San Jose, CA 95124
Get Directions (~ 12.8 miles)

408-356-4777

Business Hours for SOUTH VALLEY NEUROLOGY
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

Blossom Hill Dental Center

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Blossom Hill Dental Center

704 Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose, CA 95123
Get Directions (~ 12.9 miles)

408-363-8700

Business Hours for Blossom Hill Dental Center
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 County Library - Saratoga Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Santa Clara County Library - Saratoga Library

13650 Saratoga Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Get Directions (~ 12.96 miles)

(408) 867-6126

Business Hours for Santa Clara County Library - Saratoga Library
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 9:00 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

CVS Pharmacy 09808

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09808

470 Blossom Hill Road
San Jose, CA 95123
Get Directions (~ 13.07 miles)

(408) 578-4900

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09808
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 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

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
Get Directions (~ 13.15 miles)

(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

Safeway 1245

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 1245

15549 Union Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Get Directions (~ 13.25 miles)

301-918-6781

Business Hours for Safeway 1245
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

Cambridge Optometry

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Cambridge Optometry

250 Cambridge Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Get Directions (~ 13.45 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

Los Altos Hills Town Hall

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Los Altos Hills Town Hall

26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Get Directions (~ 13.55 miles)

(650) 941-7222

Business Hours for Los Altos Hills Town Hall
Day Opening Hours
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

Allied Pain & Spine Institute

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Allied Pain & Spine Institute

1604 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
Get Directions (~ 13.57 miles)

408-528-8833

Business Hours for Allied Pain & Spine Institute
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

Foothill-De Anza Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Foothill-De Anza Police Department

12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Get Directions (~ 13.6 miles)

(650) 949-7313

Business Hours for Foothill-De Anza Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 11:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2900

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2900

5760 Cottle Road
San Jose, CA 95123
Get Directions (~ 13.89 miles)

408-362-9255

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2900
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

Los Gatos Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Los Gatos Police Department

15900 Los Gatos Boulevard
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Get Directions (~ 13.9 miles)

(408) 354-8600

Business Hours for Los Gatos Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09982

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09982

750 Blossom Hill Road
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Get Directions (~ 14.09 miles)

(408) 356-3464

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09982
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

Palo Alto Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Palo Alto Police Department

275 Forest Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Get Directions (~ 14.3 miles)

(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

Kaiser San Jose Bldg 4 North Pharmacy 631

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser San Jose Bldg 4 North Pharmacy 631

260 International Circle Building #4
San Jose, CA 95119
Get Directions (~ 14.34 miles)

(408) 972-3000

Business Hours for Kaiser San Jose Bldg 4 North Pharmacy 631
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09915

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09915

352 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Get Directions (~ 14.36 miles)

(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

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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.