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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 13670

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 13670

200 West Portal Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127
Get Directions (~ 2.29 miles)

(415) 665-1008

Walgreens 01626

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 01626

2494 San Bruno Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94134
Get Directions (~ 2.35 miles)

(415) 468-4274

Walgreens 03707

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 03707

2100 Webster St Ste 105
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 2.35 miles)

(415) 441-5742

Kaiser SFO French Outpatient Pharmacy 322

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser SFO French Outpatient Pharmacy 322

4141 Geary Boulevard 1st Fl
San Francisco, CA 94118
Get Directions (~ 2.39 miles)

(415) 833-3295

San Francisco Police Department - Richmond Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Richmond Station

461 6th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
Get Directions (~ 2.41 miles)

(415) 420-8925

San Francisco Police Department - Ingleside Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Ingleside Station

1 Sgt. John V. Young Lane
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 2.42 miles)

(415) 404-4000

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 (~ 2.42 miles)

(415) 391-9686

Walgreens 16373

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 16373

550 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
Get Directions (~ 2.42 miles)

(415) 365-0512

Safeway Pharmacy # 909

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy # 909

730 Taraval St
San Francisco, CA 94116
Get Directions (~ 2.43 miles)

(415) 665-0119

Neurology Complex Clinic

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Neurology Complex Clinic

1651 4th Street, Suite 112
San Francisco, CA 94143
Get Directions (~ 2.44 miles)

(415) 502-9230

San Francisco Fire Department Station 08

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Fire Department Station 08

36 Bluxome Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Get Directions (~ 2.44 miles)

(415) 558-3200

San Francisco Public Library - Sunset Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Sunset Branch

1305 18th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
Get Directions (~ 2.45 miles)

(415) 355-2808

San Francisco Public Library - Mission Bay Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Mission Bay Branch

960 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
Get Directions (~ 2.53 miles)

(415) 355-2838

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Safeway Pharmacy # 964

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy # 964

4950 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 2.53 miles)

(415) 239-8010

North East Medical Services (NEMS) Noriega Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for North East Medical Services (NEMS) Noriega Pharmacy

1400 Noriega Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
Get Directions (~ 2.53 miles)

(415) 391-9686

Safeway Pharmacy # 2606

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy # 2606

298 King St
San Francisco, CA 94107
Get Directions (~ 2.53 miles)

(415) 633-1020

CVS Pharmacy 10080

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10080

1059 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Get Directions (~ 2.54 miles)

(415) 346-6100

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 (~ 2.56 miles)

(415) 355-2898

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 (~ 2.62 miles)

(415) 671-2300

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.