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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.

AHF Pharmacy DBA Castro Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for AHF Pharmacy DBA Castro Pharmacy

518a Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.33 miles)

(415) 255-2720

Walgreens 01327

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 01327

498 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.37 miles)

(415) 861-3136

Sleep Quest - San Francisco

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Sleep Quest - San Francisco

1489 Webster Street,
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 0.39 miles)

(800) 813-8358

San Francisco Public Library - Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch

451 Jersey Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.43 miles)

(415) 355-5707

San Francisco Public Library - Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch

1 Jose Sarria Court
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.54 miles)

(415) 355-5616

Whole Family MD

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Whole Family MD

1286 Sanchez Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.55 miles)

(415) 642-0333

Bi-Rite Market

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Bi-Rite Market

3639 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.56 miles)

(415) 241-9760

Walgreens 15296

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 15296

2262 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.62 miles)

(415) 255-0101

Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates

491 27th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94131
Get Directions (~ 0.67 miles)

(415) 963-4189

Creelman 🙂 Farmer, DDS

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Creelman 🙂 Farmer, DDS

2191 Market Street, Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.67 miles)

(415) 255-0400

Tin Rx Castro San Francisco

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Tin Rx Castro San Francisco

2175 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.72 miles)

(628) 895-9508

San Francisco Police Department - Mission Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Mission Station

630 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.74 miles)

(415) 558-5400

Walgreens 04529

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04529

2145 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.74 miles)

(415) 355-0800

Mission Wellness Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Mission Wellness Pharmacy

2424 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.75 miles)

(415) 826-3484

Walgreens 04231

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04231

2690 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.76 miles)

(415) 285-1576

Walgreens 01109

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 01109

5260 Diamond Heights Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94131
Get Directions (~ 0.91 miles)

(415) 695-2808

Mission Neighborhood Center - Pediatrics

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mission Neighborhood Center - Pediatrics

1580 Valencia Street,
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.92 miles)

(415) 852-4080

Mission Neighborhood Health Center - Adult

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mission Neighborhood Health Center - Adult

1580 Valencia Street,
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.92 miles)

(415) 641-6996

Safeway Pharmacy # 1507

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy # 1507

2020 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 0.93 miles)

(415) 436-9032

Native American Health Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Native American Health Center

160 Capp Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.93 miles)

(415) 417-3500

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

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.