Safe Drug Disposal

Where to safely drop off your unwanted medicine in San Francisco

Use the search function below to find convenient locations with secure disposal drop-off locations or where you can obtain mail-back supplies. Call 844-633-7765 for more information or to order mail-back supplies.
Reference: San Francisco has indicated that the following items are accepted or not accepted at kiosk locations:

ACCEPTED: Medications in any dosage form, except for those identified as Not Accepted, in their original container or sealed bag.

NOT ACCEPTED: Herbal remedies • vitamins • supplements • cosmetics • other personal care products • medical devices • batteries • mercury-containing thermometers • sharps • medications dispensed with a sharp included • illicit drugs

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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.

AHF Pharmacy DBA Castro Pharmacy

Drop-off location
518a Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 255-2720
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Walgreens 01327

Drop-off location
498 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 861-3136
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sleep Quest - San Francisco

Mail-Back Supply Location
1489 Webster Street,
San Francisco, CA 94115
(800) 813-8358
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
San Francisco Public Library - Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch

Mail-back supply location
451 Jersey Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 355-5707
Sunday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
San Francisco Public Library - Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch

Mail-back supply location
1 Jose Sarria Court
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 355-5616
Sunday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Whole Family MD

Mail-Back Supply Location
1286 Sanchez Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 642-0333
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Bi-Rite Market

Mail-Back Supply Location
3639 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 241-9760
Sunday8:00 am - 9:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Walgreens 15296

Drop-off location
2262 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 255-0101
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates

Mail-Back Supply Location
491 27th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 963-4189
Creelman 🙂 Farmer, DDS

Mail-Back Supply Location
2191 Market Street, Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 255-0400
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed
Tin Rx Castro San Francisco

Mail-Back Supply Location
2175 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(628) 895-9508
San Francisco Police Department - Mission Station

Drop-off location
630 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 558-5400
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
Walgreens 04529

Drop-off location
2145 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 355-0800
Sunday8:00 am - 9:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Mission Wellness Pharmacy

Drop-off location
2424 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 826-3484
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
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Walgreens 04231

Drop-off location
2690 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 285-1576
Sunday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday7:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
CPMC Imaging Mission Bernal Campus

Mail-Back Supply Location
3555 Cesar Chavez,
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 641-6545
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Walgreens 01109

Drop-off location
5260 Diamond Heights Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 695-2808
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mission Neighborhood Center - Pediatrics

Mail-Back Supply Location
1580 Valencia Street,
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 852-4080
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
Mission Neighborhood Health Center - Adult

Mail-Back Supply Location
1580 Valencia Street,
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 641-6996
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed
Safeway Pharmacy # 1507

Mail-Back Supply Location
2020 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 436-9032
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Native American Health Center

Mail-Back Supply Location
160 Capp Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 417-3500
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed
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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.

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.

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.