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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.
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.

SF STATE STUDENT HEALTH PHARM

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for SF STATE STUDENT HEALTH PHARM

1600 HOLLOWAY AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94132

San Francisco Public Library - Richmond Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Richmond Branch

351 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118

San Francisco Police Department - Southern Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Southern Station

1251 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94158

Walgreens 02705

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 02705

2050 Irving Street
San Francisco, CA 94122

Union Sq Cosmetic Dentistry

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Union Sq Cosmetic Dentistry

450 Sutter St Suite 1114
San Francisco, CA 94108

Parkside Family Medical Group

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Parkside Family Medical Group

2325 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127

San Francisco Public Library - Parkside Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Parkside Branch

1200 Taraval Street
San Francisco, CA 94116

North East Medical Services (NEMS) Clement Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

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

1019 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

San Francisco Fire Department Station 43

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Fire Department Station 43

720 Moscow Street
San Francisco, CA 94112

Daniel's Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Daniel's Pharmacy

943 Geneva Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112

Golden Gate Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Golden Gate Pharmacy

1836 Noriega Street
San Francisco, CA 94122

Walgreens 07150

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 07150

965 Geneva Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112

San Francisco Public Library - Bayview Linda Brooks-Burton Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Bayview Linda Brooks-Burton Branch

5075 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94124

San Francisco Police Department - Taraval Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Taraval Station

2345 24th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94116

San Francisco Public Library - Golden Gate Valley Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Golden Gate Valley Branch

1801 Green Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Ragadio Dental

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Ragadio Dental

1100 Geneva Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112

C/O Cameron House

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for C/O Cameron House

920 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Clay Medical Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Clay Medical Pharmacy

929 Clay Street, Suite 103
San Francisco, CA 94108

Clement Street Dental

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Clement Street Dental

1433 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

Chinese Hospital Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Chinese Hospital Pharmacy

845 Jackson Street, Room 1102
San Francisco, CA 94133

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.