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.

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office - West Valley Division

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office - West Valley Division

1601 South De Anza Boulevard, Suite 148
Cupertino, CA 95014
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(408) 808-4705

Business Hours for Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office - West Valley Division
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09896

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09896

4550 Meridian Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
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(408) 267-1472

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09896
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Los Altos Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Los Altos Police Department

1 North San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
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(650) 947-2770

Business Hours for Los Altos Police Department
Day Opening Hours
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

Santa Clara County Library - Los Altos Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Santa Clara County Library - Los Altos Library

13 South San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
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(650) 948-7683

Business Hours for Santa Clara County Library - Los Altos Library
Day Opening Hours
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

El Camino Hospital Los Gatos

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for El Camino Hospital Los Gatos

815 Pollard Road
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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(408) 378-6131

Business Hours for El Camino Hospital Los Gatos
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0997

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0997

1663 Branham Lane
San Jose, CA 95118
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408-267-0550

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #0997
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 #470

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #470

5301 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
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408-979-2518

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #470
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

Safeway 1682

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway 1682

2811 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
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301-918-6793

Business Hours for Safeway 1682
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

CVS Pharmacy 03938

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 03938

1496 Pollard Road
Los Gatos, CA 95032
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(408) 376-3554

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 03938
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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 - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09984

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09984

2701 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
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(650) 330-0132

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09984
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2814

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2814

160 1St Street
Los Altos, CA 94022
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650-941-1801

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #2814
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

CVS Pharmacy 09834

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09834

12940 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road
Saratoga, CA 95070
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(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

Fuller Smiles

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Fuller Smiles

827 Blossom Hill Road E5
San Jose, CA 95123
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(408) 357-2835

Business Hours for Fuller Smiles
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 1:00 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
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(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

West Valley College – Health Services

  • Mail-back Supply Location

Business Address for West Valley College – Health Services

14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Student Services Center, First Floor
Saratoga, CA 95070
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(408) 741-2027

Business Hours for West Valley College – Health Services
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

CVS Pharmacy 09808

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09808

470 Blossom Hill Road
San Jose, CA 95123
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(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
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(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
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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

Palo Alto City Library - Children's Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Palo Alto City Library - Children's Library

1276 Harriet Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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(650) 329-2436

Business Hours for Palo Alto City Library - Children's Library
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday1:00 pm - 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
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(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

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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.