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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 - Ortega Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Ortega Branch

3223 Ortega Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
Get Directions (~ 3.57 miles)

(415) 355-5700

Business Hours for San Francisco Public Library - Ortega Branch
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Gator Health - Student Health Services Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Gator Health - Student Health Services Pharmacy

730 Font Blvd #101
San Francisco, CA 94132
Get Directions (~ 3.6 miles)

(415) 338-1710

Business Hours for Gator Health - Student Health Services Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Friday9:15 am - 4:45 pm

CVS Pharmacy 04675

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 04675

377 32nd Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
Get Directions (~ 3.73 miles)

(415) 666-3153

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 04675
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Walgreens 04570

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 04570

3001 Taraval Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
Get Directions (~ 3.75 miles)

(415) 759-0572

Business Hours for Walgreens 04570
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm

San Francisco Public Library - Anza Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Anza Branch

550 37th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
Get Directions (~ 3.85 miles)

(415) 355-5717

Business Hours for San Francisco Public Library - Anza Branch
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Gus's Community Market

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Gus's Community Market

3701 Noriega Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
Get Directions (~ 3.88 miles)

(415) 564-0370

Business Hours for Gus's Community Market
Day Opening Hours
Sunday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Walgreens 03475

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 03475

25 Point Lobos Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
Get Directions (~ 4.2 miles)

(415) 386-0736

Business Hours for Walgreens 03475
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Safeway Pharmacy # 785

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy # 785

850 La Playa St
San Francisco, CA 94121
Get Directions (~ 4.35 miles)

(415) 387-0481

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy # 785
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Southeast Community Center - D10 Health Fest
Start time: 11:00 AM
End time: 4:00 PM
1550 Evans Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94124

Monday, October 20, 2025

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

Monday, October 20, 2025

Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library
Start time: 2:00 PM
End time: 6:00 PM
1 Jose Sarria Ct.,
San Francisco, CA 94114

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.

Order Mail-Back Supplies

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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.