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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.

Mission Neighborhood - Resource Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mission Neighborhood - Resource Center

165 Capp Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.94 miles)

(415) 869-7977

Mission Neighborhood Health Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mission Neighborhood Health Center

240 Shotwell Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 1.05 miles)

(415) 552-3870

Mission Neighborhood Health Center - Adult & Senior Medicine

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mission Neighborhood Health Center - Adult & Senior Medicine

240 Shotwell Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 1.05 miles)

(415) 552-3870

CVS Pharmacy 10188

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10188

499 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Get Directions (~ 1.1 miles)

(415) 503-0722

Walgreens 01054

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 01054

3398 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 1.13 miles)

(415) 824-6886

CVS Pharmacy 01983

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 01983

701 Portola Drive
San Francisco, CA 94127
Get Directions (~ 1.4 miles)

(415) 504-6043

Safeway Pharmacy # 1490

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy # 1490

2300 - 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get Directions (~ 1.44 miles)

(415) 575-1130

PC Positive Health Program - UCSF Ward 86

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for PC Positive Health Program - UCSF Ward 86

995 Potrero Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 1.45 miles)

(628) 206-2400

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
Get Directions (~ 1.47 miles)

(415) 242-3000

Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center Outpatient Pharmacy

1001 Potrero Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 1.5 miles)

(628) 206-8107

Genoa Healthcare 20289

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Genoa Healthcare 20289

245 11th Street Suite P1
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get Directions (~ 1.51 miles)

(415) 871-0117

Costco Pharmacy 144

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy 144

450 10th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get Directions (~ 1.53 miles)

(415) 626-4341

San Francisco Public Library - Glen Park Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Glen Park Branch

2825 Diamond Street
San Francisco, CA 94131
Get Directions (~ 1.53 miles)

(415) 355-2858

Community Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Community Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Pharmacy

1380 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get Directions (~ 1.61 miles)

(628) 754-9110

Community Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Community Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Pharmacy

1380 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get Directions (~ 1.61 miles)

(628) 754-9110

Blue Cross Pet Hospital

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Blue Cross Pet Hospital

1386 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.62 miles)

(415) 931-5550

Charlie's Drug Store

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Charlie's Drug Store

1101 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.64 miles)

(415) 567-0771

San Francisco Police Department - Northern Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Northern Station

1125 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.65 miles)

(415) 614-3400

San Francisco Fire Department Station 29

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Fire Department Station 29

299 Vermont Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get Directions (~ 1.69 miles)

(415) 558-3200

Safeway Pharmacy # 995

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy # 995

1335 Webster St
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.84 miles)

(415) 921-5502

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, September 22, 2025

SFPD Richmond Station - Community Room
Start time: 8:00 AM
End time: 11:00 AM
461 6th Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94118

Monday, September 22, 2025

SFPD Park Station - Community Room
Start time: 2:00 PM
End time: 6:00 PM
1899 Waller St,
San Francisco, CA 94117

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

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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.