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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.

Walgreens 01327

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 01327

498 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.27 miles) — opens in a new tab

(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

AHF Pharmacy DBA Castro Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for AHF Pharmacy DBA Castro Pharmacy

518a Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
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(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

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 (~ 0.52 miles) — opens in a new tab

(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

Walgreens 15296

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 15296

2262 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
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(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

Creelman 🙂 Farmer, DDS

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Creelman 🙂 Farmer, DDS

2191 Market Street, Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94114
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(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 (~ 0.7 miles) — opens in a new tab

(628) 895-9508

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
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(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

Walgreens 04529

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04529

2145 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
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(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

Safeway Pharmacy # 1507

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy # 1507

2020 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.9 miles) — opens in a new tab

(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

Whole Family MD

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Whole Family MD

1286 Sanchez Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
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(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

CVS Pharmacy 10188

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10188

499 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
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(415) 503-0722

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10188
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

San Francisco Police Department - Park Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Park Station

1899 Waller St
San Francisco, CA 94117
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(415) 242-3000

Business Hours for San Francisco Police Department - Park 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

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
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(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

Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates

491 27th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94131
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(415) 963-4189

Walgreens 01109

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 01109

5260 Diamond Heights Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94131
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(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 Wellness Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Mission Wellness Pharmacy

2424 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
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(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

Native American Health Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Native American Health Center

160 Capp Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 1.2 miles) — opens in a new tab

(415) 417-3500

Business Hours for Native American Health Center
Day Opening Hours
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

Mission Neighborhood - Resource Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mission Neighborhood - Resource Center

165 Capp Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
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(415) 869-7977

Business Hours for Mission Neighborhood - Resource Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am - 11:00 am

Walgreens 04231

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04231

2690 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
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(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

CVS Pharmacy 01983

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 01983

701 Portola Drive
San Francisco, CA 94127
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(415) 504-6043

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 01983
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 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.

March 1, 2026

SF PD Richmond Station - Community Room
Start time: 8:00 AM
End time: 12:00 PM
461 6th Ave, San Francisco

March 1, 2026

West Portal Branch Library
Start time: 2:00 PM
End time: 5:00 PM
190 Lenox Way, San Francisco

Sunday, February 22, 2026

The corner Lot at Marina Bld and Cerevantes Blvd
Start time: 9:00 AM
End time:1:00 PM

Monday, February 23, 2026

North Beach Branch Library
Start time: 8:00 AM
End time: 12:00 PM
850 Columbus Ave

Monday, February 23, 2026

Eureka Valley/ Harvey Milk Public Library
Start time: 2:00 PM
End time: 6:00 PM
1 Jose Sarria Ct

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. Homepage – Safe Drug Disposal
Order Mail-Back Supplies

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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.