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.

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

Santa Clara Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Santa Clara Police Department

601 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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(408) 615-4700

Business Hours for Santa Clara Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Creekside Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Creekside Pharmacy

1863 Alum Rock Avenue, Suite A
San Jose, CA 95116
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(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

City Care Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for City Care Pharmacy

3130-A Alum Rock Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127
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(408) 929-2210

Business Hours for City Care Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Harper Medical Group

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Harper Medical Group

440 North 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95112
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408-226-6683

Business Hours for Harper 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

Behavioral Health Department

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Behavioral Health Department

777 East Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95112
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888-334-1000

Business Hours for Behavioral Health Department
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

Pediatric Office

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Pediatric Office

777 East Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95112
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888-334-1000

Business Hours for Pediatric Office
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

Family Medicine Office

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Family Medicine Office

777 East Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95112
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888-334-1000

Business Hours for Family Medicine Office
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

VHC Downtown Urgent Care

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for VHC Downtown Urgent Care

777 East Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95112
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408-254-6334

Business Hours for VHC Downtown Urgent Care
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 Adult Medicine

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Valley Health Adult Medicine

777 East Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Get Directions (~ 6.25 miles) — opens in a new tab

888-334-1000

Business Hours for Valley Health Adult Medicine
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 Valley Medical Center - Valley Health Center Downtown Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Valley Health Center Downtown Pharmacy

777 East Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Get Directions (~ 6.27 miles) — opens in a new tab

(408) 977-4500

Business Hours for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Valley Health Center Downtown Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Garcia Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Garcia Pharmacy

25 North 14th Street, Suite 110
San Jose, CA 95112
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(408) 294-3219

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

Banfield Pet Hospital | 607 Coleman Ave

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Banfield Pet Hospital | 607 Coleman Ave

607 Coleman Ave
San Jose, CA 95110
Get Directions (~ 6.4 miles) — opens in a new tab

(408) 283-0326

Business Hours for Banfield Pet Hospital | 607 Coleman Ave
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Walgreens 15246

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 15246

2140 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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(408) 246-1054

Business Hours for Walgreens 15246
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 10:00 pm

AGES Howard Street Location

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for AGES Howard Street Location

182 Howard Street
San Jose, CA 94105
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866-375-2437

Business Hours for AGES Howard Street Location
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 #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

San Jose State University - Student Health Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Jose State University - Student Health Center Pharmacy

1 Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192
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(408) 924-6122

Business Hours for San Jose State University - Student Health Center Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Valley Health Center Lenzen Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Valley Health Center Lenzen Pharmacy

976 Lenzen Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
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(408) 792-5169

Business Hours for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Valley Health Center Lenzen Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

East Hills Veterinary Clinic

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for East Hills Veterinary Clinic

2745 Story Rd
San Jose, CA 95127
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(408) 259-7600

Please contact location for hours of operation.

VIET TOWN PHARMACY

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for VIET TOWN PHARMACY

999 STORY RD #9024
SAN JOSE, CA 95122
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(408) 610-9993

Please contact location for hours of operation.

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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.