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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.

San Francisco Public Library - Potrero Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Potrero Branch

1616 20th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Get Directions (~ 1.93 miles)

(415) 355-2822

Kaiser SF Geary Main Pharmacy 1st Floor

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser SF Geary Main Pharmacy 1st Floor

2238 Geary Blvd. 1st Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.94 miles)

(415) 833-8150

Scarpelli & Assoc. PT

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Scarpelli & Assoc. PT

4200 18th Street,
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 1.97 miles)

(415) 626-1929

Post Divisadero Medical Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Post Divisadero Medical Pharmacy

2299 Post Street, Suite 109
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.97 miles)

(415) 346-2663

UCSF Internal Medicine - 2nd Floor

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UCSF Internal Medicine - 2nd Floor

1545 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.97 miles)

(415) 353-7900

UCSF Internal Medicine - 1st Floor

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UCSF Internal Medicine - 1st Floor

1545 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.97 miles)

(415) 353-7900

San Francisco Public Library - Excelsior Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Excelsior Branch

4400 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 1.98 miles)

(415) 355-2868

Presidio Surgery Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Presidio Surgery Center

1635 Divisadero Street,
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 2.01 miles)

(415) 346-1218

Mission Neighborhood Health Center - Excelsior Clinic

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mission Neighborhood Health Center - Excelsior Clinic

4434 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 2.03 miles)

(415) 406-1353

UCSF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDINCINE

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UCSF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDINCINE

1545 DIVISADERO STREET ON SUTTER ST
San Francisco, CA 94143
Get Directions (~ 2.06 miles)

(415) 353-7900

UCSF Women’s Health Primary Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UCSF Women’s Health Primary Care

2356 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 2.06 miles)

(415) 885-7788

Women's Health Primary Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Women's Health Primary Care

2356 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 2.06 miles)

(415) 885-7788

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 (~ 2.1 miles)

(415) 355-2886

San Francisco Police Department - Tenderloin Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Tenderloin Station

301 Eddy Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get Directions (~ 2.18 miles)

(415) 345-7300

Kaiser Mission Bay 941

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Mission Bay 941

1600 Owens Street 1st Fl
San Francisco, CA 94158
Get Directions (~ 2.19 miles)

(628) 242-6150

Safeway Pharmacy # 2646

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy # 2646

735 7th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
Get Directions (~ 2.2 miles)

(415) 683-4074

Golden Gate Pediatrics San Francisco

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Golden Gate Pediatrics San Francisco

One Daniel Burnham Court #330C
San Francisco, CA 94109
Get Directions (~ 2.2 miles)

(415) 668-0888

San Francisco Sheriff's Office - Community Programs Building

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Sheriff's Office - Community Programs Building

70 Oak Grove Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Get Directions (~ 2.2 miles)

(415) 575-6450

CVS Pharmacy 10330

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10330

3600 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94118
Get Directions (~ 2.25 miles)

(415) 668-6083

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.