where can i return amazon packages

You can return Amazon packages at several types of locations, but you always have to start the process in Your Orders on Amazon first.

Quick Scoop: Main Places You Can Return Amazon Packages

Once you start a return on Amazon and choose “Return or replace items,” you’ll see a list of nearby drop‑off options based on your address.

Common return locations include:

• UPS Store
  • Very common option in the U.S.

* Often _no box or label needed_ ; you just bring the item and the QR code Amazon gives you.

• Kohl’s
  • Many Amazon returns can be dropped at Kohl’s with a QR code.

* Staff usually package and label the item for you at no extra cost.

• Staples
  • Selected as a drop‑off point for Amazon returns in many areas.

* Often works similarly to Kohl’s and UPS, using a QR code and no‑box returns for eligible items.

• Whole Foods Market / Amazon Fresh / Amazon Go (Amazon physical stores)
  • Amazon uses its own stores like Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, and Amazon Go as return drop‑off points.

* You show your QR code, staff scan it, and handle packaging and shipping.

• Amazon Hub Lockers & Locker+
  • Good for small items; you get a special code and drop the package in a self‑service locker.

* You enter the code on the screen; the locker opens so you can place your package inside.

• Alternative UPS Access Points (CVS, some grocery stores, banks)
  • Many CVS locations and other local shops act as UPS Access Points where Amazon returns can be dropped after you choose UPS drop‑off in the return flow.

* You still use the QR code or label provided by Amazon.

• By Mail (any compatible carrier drop‑off)
  • If you choose a “ship it yourself” or prepaid label option, you can drop the package at the specific carrier indicated (often UPS, sometimes USPS or others).

• Home pickup (for some items)
  • For certain large or heavy items, Amazon lets you schedule a pickup (often with UPS) instead of going to a drop‑off point, sometimes with a fee.

Simple Step‑By‑Step Example

1. Go to Your Orders on Amazon and click Return or replace items for the product.

2. Choose the reason and whether you want a refund, replacement, or exchange.

3. On the “How will you return this item?” screen, pick a location such as UPS Store, Kohl’s, Whole Foods, Staples, Amazon Hub Locker, or a mail‑in option.

4. Get your QR code or shipping label.

5. Take the item to the selected location; for many options you don’t need to pack or label it yourself.

Handy Location Overview (HTML Table)

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Return option	Need box/label?	How it works
UPS Store	Often no box or label; just QR code for eligible items.	Select UPS Store in Amazon’s return flow, show QR code in store, staff pack and ship.
Kohl’s	Typically no box or label needed.	Choose Kohl’s as drop‑off; bring item and QR code, they handle packing and shipping.
Staples	Often no box/label for eligible no‑box returns.	Select a Staples/UPS option in checkout, then show your QR code at the store.
Whole Foods / Amazon Fresh / Amazon Go	No box or label needed for many items.	Pick an Amazon store option; show QR code at customer service, staff process return.
Amazon Hub Locker	You usually bring the boxed item and code.	Choose a locker in the return flow, get a code, enter it at the locker, and drop the package in.
UPS Access Points (e.g., CVS)	Often QR‑code based; box/label may not be needed for some options.	After selecting UPS drop‑off, you can use listed access‑point locations like CVS or grocery stores.
Mail‑in (prepaid label)	Yes, you pack the item and attach the label.	Print label, box item, and drop at the specified carrier (UPS, USPS, etc.).
Scheduled pickup	You may or may not need full packing, depending on instructions.	For large items, choose pickup in the return flow; carrier comes to your address at the set time.

Little “forum‑style” tip

Most people on forums say: don’t guess the location—always start the return in Your Orders, because Amazon only shows the options that work for that specific item and your ZIP code.

TL;DR

You typically return Amazon packages at UPS Stores, Kohl’s, Staples, Whole Foods/Amazon Fresh/Amazon Go, Amazon Hub Lockers, some CVS/UPS Access Points, or by mailing them in—whatever options Amazon shows you when you start the return for that order.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.