Pharmaceutical waste such as steroids, prescription and nonprescription drugs, antibiotics  and hormones present a danger to family members and pets. Here are a few ways to properly dispose of unwanted medicine.

1).  Mail-back envelopes available free at Chula Vista pharmacies

• Pick up a FREE TakeAway mail-back envelope at a participating pharmacy, its easy and convenient. Proof of residency in Chula Vista must be provided pharmacy staff.  
• Place the medication in the TakeAway postage-paid envelope, seal it, and mail it back for environmentally responsible disposal.
• This program is limited to (5) five mail-back envelopes per resident per year

Participating pharmacies include:  CVS      COSTCO      SHARP REES-STEALY      RALPH'S      RITE AID      WALGREENS 

2). Drop-off locations

Police Department Lobby

315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista CA 91910

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

Please note that mention of the service below does not constitute an endorsement or assumption of any liability by the City of Chula Vista.

751 Medical Center Ct, 
Chula Vista, CA 91911

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm. & Saturdays 9am-1:30pm. The kiosk is located in the pharmacy on the second floor.

Vons Pharmacy #2071

2250 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91915

Hours: Mon to Fri 8am-8pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm

Vons Pharmacy #2826

1745 Eastlake Pkwy
Chula Vista, CA 91915

Hours: Mon to Fri 8am-8pm, Sat & Sun 8am-5pm

Sav-On Pharmacy #0757 (Inside Albertsons)

720 3rd Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Hours: Mon to Fri 8am-8pm,Sat & Sun 8am-5pm

*** CAUTION ***

• Do not place sharps in these receptacles, please visit Sharps Waste Disposal.

MED-Project provides safe, free, and convenient disposal options for household medications in your community. Find a location near you by visiting this link:  https://med-project.org/locations/california/meds/find-a-location/