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.

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

Business Hours for Native American Health Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Mission Neighborhood - Resource Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mission Neighborhood - Resource Center

165 Capp Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 0.94 miles)

(415) 869-7977

Business Hours for Mission Neighborhood - Resource Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am - 11:00 am

Mission Neighborhood Health Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mission Neighborhood Health Center

240 Shotwell Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 1.05 miles)

(415) 552-3870

Business Hours for Mission Neighborhood Health Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Mission Neighborhood Health Center - Adult & Senior Medicine

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mission Neighborhood Health Center - Adult & Senior Medicine

240 Shotwell Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 1.05 miles)

(415) 552-3870

Business Hours for Mission Neighborhood Health Center - Adult & Senior Medicine
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

CVS Pharmacy 10188

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10188

499 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Get Directions (~ 1.1 miles)

(415) 503-0722

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10188
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Walgreens 01054

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 01054

3398 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 1.13 miles)

(415) 824-6886

Business Hours for Walgreens 01054
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

CVS Pharmacy 01983

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 01983

701 Portola Drive
San Francisco, CA 94127
Get Directions (~ 1.4 miles)

(415) 504-6043

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 01983
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Safeway Pharmacy # 1490

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy # 1490

2300 - 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get Directions (~ 1.44 miles)

(415) 575-1130

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy # 1490
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

PC Positive Health Program - UCSF Ward 86

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for PC Positive Health Program - UCSF Ward 86

995 Potrero Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 1.45 miles)

(628) 206-2400

Business Hours for PC Positive Health Program - UCSF Ward 86
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

San Francisco Police Department - Park Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Park Station

1899 Waller St
San Francisco, CA 94117
Get Directions (~ 1.47 miles)

(415) 242-3000

Business Hours for San Francisco Police Department - Park Station
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center Outpatient Pharmacy

1001 Potrero Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get Directions (~ 1.5 miles)

(628) 206-8107

Business Hours for Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center Outpatient Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Genoa Healthcare 20289

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Genoa Healthcare 20289

245 11th Street Suite P1
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get Directions (~ 1.51 miles)

(415) 871-0117

Business Hours for Genoa Healthcare 20289
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Costco Pharmacy 144

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy 144

450 10th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get Directions (~ 1.53 miles)

(415) 626-4341

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy 144
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

San Francisco Public Library - Glen Park Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Glen Park Branch

2825 Diamond Street
San Francisco, CA 94131
Get Directions (~ 1.53 miles)

(415) 355-2858

Business Hours for San Francisco Public Library - Glen Park Branch
Day Opening Hours
Sunday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Community Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Community Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Pharmacy

1380 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get Directions (~ 1.61 miles)

(628) 754-9110

Business Hours for Community Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Community Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Community Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Pharmacy

1380 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get Directions (~ 1.61 miles)

(628) 754-9110

Business Hours for Community Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Blue Cross Pet Hospital

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Blue Cross Pet Hospital

1386 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.62 miles)

(415) 931-5550

Business Hours for Blue Cross Pet Hospital
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Charlie's Drug Store

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Charlie's Drug Store

1101 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.64 miles)

(415) 567-0771

Business Hours for Charlie's Drug Store
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

San Francisco Police Department - Northern Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Northern Station

1125 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.65 miles)

(415) 614-3400

Business Hours for San Francisco Police Department - Northern Station
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 11:59 pm

San Francisco Fire Department Station 29

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Fire Department Station 29

299 Vermont Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get Directions (~ 1.69 miles)

(415) 558-3200

Business Hours for San Francisco Fire Department Station 29
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 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.

03-24-2025

Mission Bay Commons Park
Start time: 9:00 AM
End time: 1:00 PM
Corner of Terry A. Francois Blvd. and Mission Bay Blvd. S.,
San Francisco, CA, 94158

03-25-2025

SFPD Mission Station: Community Room
Start time: 3:00 PM
End time: 7:00 PM
630 Valencia St.,
San Francisco, CA, 94110

03-27-2025

West Portal Branch Library
Start time: 3:00 PM
End time: 7:00 PM
190 Lenox Way,
San Francisco, CA, 94127

03-28-2025

Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library
Start time: 3:00 PM
End time: 6:00 PM
1 Jose Sarria Ct,
San Francisco, CA, 94114

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