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.

Zero Waste - San Jose

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Zero Waste - San Jose

1560 Berger Drive
San Jose, CA 95112
Get Directions (~ 4.15 miles)

408-764-7923

Business Hours for Zero Waste - San Jose
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
Get Directions (~ 4.21 miles)

(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

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 (~ 4.83 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

Reclaim Joy Medical

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Reclaim Joy Medical

4633 Old Ironsides Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Get Directions (~ 5.02 miles)

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

Walgreens 00842

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 00842

350 N Capitol Avenue
San Jose, CA 95133
Get Directions (~ 5.15 miles)

(408) 259-9200

Business Hours for Walgreens 00842
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

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
Get Directions (~ 5.25 miles)

(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

CVS Pharmacy 03061

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 03061

3475 McKee Road
San Jose, CA 95127
Get Directions (~ 5.27 miles)

(408) 272-9156

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 03061
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday10:00 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 (~ 5.28 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

Valley Health - Adult Medicine

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Valley Health - Adult Medicine

1993 McKee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 5.36 miles)

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
Get Directions (~ 5.36 miles)

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 Mental Health

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Valley Health Mental Health

1993 McKee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 5.36 miles)

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

Valley Health OBGYN

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Valley Health OBGYN

1993 McKee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 5.36 miles)

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 Hlth,Adult Urgent Exp.

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Valley Hlth,Adult Urgent Exp.

1993 McKee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 5.36 miles)

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

Encore Wellness Physical Thpy

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Encore Wellness Physical Thpy

255 N. White Road
San Jose, CA 95127
Get Directions (~ 5.37 miles)

408-503-7604

Business Hours for Encore Wellness Physical Thpy
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 (~ 5.37 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

McKee Medical Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for McKee Medical Pharmacy

2350 McKee Road, Suite A3
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 5.38 miles)

(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

Advance SJ Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Advance SJ Pharmacy

2331 Montpelier Drive, Ste A-10
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 5.42 miles)

(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

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
Get Directions (~ 5.43 miles)

(408) 347-0193

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

Walgreens 05454

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 05454

1661 Mckee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
Get Directions (~ 5.54 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

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 (~ 5.6 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

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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.