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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.

Ragadio Dental

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Ragadio Dental

1100 Geneva Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 1.35 miles)

(415) 587-1200

San Francisco Public Library - Ingleside Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Ingleside Branch

1298 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 1.41 miles)

(415) 355-2898

Walgreens 01626

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 01626

2494 San Bruno Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94134
Get Directions (~ 1.6 miles)

(415) 468-4274

Walgreens 04231

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04231

2690 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 1.6 miles)

(415) 285-1576

North East Medical Services (NEMS) San Bruno Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for North East Medical Services (NEMS) San Bruno Pharmacy

2574 San Bruno Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94134
Get Directions (~ 1.63 miles)

(415) 391-9686

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 (~ 1.83 miles)

(415) 255-2720

West Portal Dental Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for West Portal Dental Care

48 Vicente Street
San Francisco, CA 94127
Get Directions (~ 1.84 miles)

(415) 681-3171

San Francisco Public Library - West Portal Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - West Portal Branch

190 Lenox Way
San Francisco, CA 94127
Get Directions (~ 1.84 miles)

(415) 355-2886

Mission Wellness Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Mission Wellness Pharmacy

2424 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 1.86 miles)

(415) 826-3484

Walgreens 01327

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 01327

498 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 1.87 miles)

(415) 861-3136

Sleep Quest - San Francisco

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Sleep Quest - San Francisco

1489 Webster Street,
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.87 miles)

(800) 813-8358

Walgreens 13670

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 13670

200 West Portal Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127
Get Directions (~ 1.92 miles)

(415) 665-1008

Parkside Family Medical Group

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Parkside Family Medical Group

2325 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127
Get Directions (~ 1.95 miles)

(415) 452-2000

Bi-Rite Market

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Bi-Rite Market

3639 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 1.95 miles)

(415) 241-9760

San Francisco Police Department - Bayview Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Bayview Station

201 Williams Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124
Get Directions (~ 1.96 miles)

(415) 671-2300

San Francisco Public Library - Visitacion Valley Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Visitacion Valley Branch

201 Leland Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94134
Get Directions (~ 2.05 miles)

(415) 355-2848

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 (~ 2.08 miles)

(415) 355-5616

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 (~ 2.1 miles)

(415) 558-5400

San Francisco Fire Department Station 33

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Fire Department Station 33

8 Capitol Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 2.1 miles)

(415) 558-3200

Visitacion Valley Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Visitacion Valley Pharmacy

100 Leland Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94134
Get Directions (~ 2.15 miles)

(415) 239-5811

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.

Monday, January 26, 2026

Ortega Branch Library
Start time: 8:00 AM
End time: 12:00 PM
3223 Ortega St,
San Francisco, CA 94122

Monday, January 26, 2026

Bernal Heights Branch Library
Start time: 2:00 PM
End time: 6:00 PM
500 Cortland Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94110

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Corner Lot at Marina Blvd. & Cervantes Blvd
Start time: 8:00 AM
End time: 12:00 PM

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

North Beach Branch Library Near Mason St Entrance
Start time: 2:00 PM
End time: 6:00 PM
850 Columbus Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94133

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
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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.