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.
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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

Business Address for AHF Pharmacy DBA Castro Pharmacy

518a Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.33 miles)

(415) 255-2720

Business Hours for AHF Pharmacy DBA Castro Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Walgreens 01327

498 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.37 miles)

(415) 861-3136

Business Hours for Walgreens 01327
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Sleep Quest - San Francisco

1489 Webster Street,
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 0.39 miles)

(800) 813-8358

Business Hours for Sleep Quest - San Francisco
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch

451 Jersey Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.43 miles)

(415) 355-5707

Business Hours for San Francisco Public Library - Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch

1 Jose Sarria Court
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.54 miles)

(415) 355-5616

Business Hours for San Francisco Public Library - Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Whole Family MD

1286 Sanchez Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.55 miles)

(415) 642-0333

Business Hours for Whole Family MD
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Bi-Rite Market

3639 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.56 miles)

(415) 241-9760

Business Hours for Bi-Rite Market
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Walgreens 15296

2262 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.62 miles)

(415) 255-0101

Business Hours for Walgreens 15296
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates

491 27th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94131
Get Directions (~ 0.67 miles)

(415) 963-4189

Business Hours for Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates
Day Opening Hours

Creelman 🙂 Farmer, DDS

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Creelman 🙂 Farmer, DDS

2191 Market Street, Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.67 miles)

(415) 255-0400

Business Hours for Creelman 🙂 Farmer, DDS
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Tin Rx Castro San Francisco

2175 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.72 miles)

(628) 895-9508

Business Hours for Tin Rx Castro San Francisco
Day Opening Hours

San Francisco Police Department - Mission Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Mission Station

630 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.74 miles)

(415) 558-5400

Business Hours for San Francisco Police Department - Mission Station
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Walgreens 04529

2145 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.74 miles)

(415) 355-0800

Business Hours for Walgreens 04529
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Mission Wellness Pharmacy

2424 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.75 miles)

(415) 826-3484

Business Hours for Mission Wellness Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Walgreens 04231

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04231

2690 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.76 miles)

(415) 285-1576

Business Hours for Walgreens 04231
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for CPMC Imaging Mission Bernal Campus

3555 Cesar Chavez,
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.86 miles)

(415) 641-6545

Business Hours for CPMC Imaging Mission Bernal Campus
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Walgreens 01109

5260 Diamond Heights Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94131
Get Directions (~ 0.91 miles)

(415) 695-2808

Business Hours for Walgreens 01109
Day Opening Hours
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 Health Center - Adult

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mission Neighborhood Health Center - Adult

1580 Valencia Street,
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.92 miles)

(415) 641-6996

Business Hours for Mission Neighborhood Health Center - Adult
Day Opening Hours
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

Mission Neighborhood Center - Pediatrics

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mission Neighborhood Center - Pediatrics

1580 Valencia Street,
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.92 miles)

(415) 852-4080

Business Hours for Mission Neighborhood Center - Pediatrics
Day Opening Hours
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

Safeway Pharmacy # 1507

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy # 1507

2020 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.93 miles)

(415) 436-9032

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy # 1507
Day Opening Hours
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

Take-Back Events

Local take-back events offer residents a safe, free, and convenient way to dispose of expired or unwanted household medication. The local authorities and MED-Project or Inmar Intelligence may also sponsor local drug take-back events in your area. To protect your privacy, patients are reminded to remove all personally identifiable information on medication labels or packaging before disposing of unwanted medicine.

There are no upcoming take-back events at this time. Please check back later.

03-24-2025

Mission Bay Commons Park
Start time: 9:00 AM
End time: 1:00 PM
Corner of Terry A. Francois Blvd. and Mission Bay Blvd. S.,
San Francisco, CA, 94158

03-25-2025

SFPD Mission Station: Community Room
Start time: 3:00 PM
End time: 7:00 PM
630 Valencia St.,
San Francisco, CA, 94110

03-27-2025

West Portal Branch Library
Start time: 3:00 PM
End time: 7:00 PM
190 Lenox Way,
San Francisco, CA, 94127

03-28-2025

Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library
Start time: 3:00 PM
End time: 6:00 PM
1 Jose Sarria Ct,
San Francisco, CA, 94114

Order a Mail-Back Package

To request a pre-paid, pre-addressed mail-back envelope or to learn more information about proper drug disposal, click below.

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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.