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.

Safeway Pharmacy # 995

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy # 995

1335 Webster St
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.84 miles)

(415) 921-5502

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy # 995
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

CVS Pharmacy 11107

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11107

701 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get Directions (~ 1.9 miles)

(415) 848-1088

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11107
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy

1430 Scott Street, Third Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.9 miles)

(415) 440-4306

Business Hours for KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy
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

UC Center for Geriatric Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UC Center for Geriatric Care

3575 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94118
Get Directions (~ 1.91 miles)

(415) 353-4900

Business Hours for UC Center for Geriatric Care
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

Post Divisadero Medical Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Post Divisadero Medical Pharmacy

2299 Post Street, Suite 109
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.97 miles)

(415) 346-2663

Business Hours for Post Divisadero Medical Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Scarpelli & Assoc. PT

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Scarpelli & Assoc. PT

4200 18th Street,
San Francisco, CA 94114
Get Directions (~ 1.97 miles)

(415) 626-1929

Business Hours for Scarpelli & Assoc. PT
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

UCSF Internal Medicine - 2nd Floor

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UCSF Internal Medicine - 2nd Floor

1545 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.97 miles)

(415) 353-7900

Business Hours for UCSF Internal Medicine - 2nd Floor
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

UCSF Internal Medicine - 1st Floor

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UCSF Internal Medicine - 1st Floor

1545 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 1.97 miles)

(415) 353-7900

Business Hours for UCSF Internal Medicine - 1st Floor
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

San Francisco Public Library - Excelsior Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Excelsior Branch

4400 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 1.98 miles)

(415) 355-2868

Business Hours for San Francisco Public Library - Excelsior Branch
Day Opening Hours
Tuesday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Concentra Urgent Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Concentra Urgent Care

2 Connecticut Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Get Directions (~ 2.01 miles)

(415) 621-5055

Business Hours for Concentra Urgent Care
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Presidio Surgery Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Presidio Surgery Center

1635 Divisadero Street,
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 2.01 miles)

(415) 346-1218

Business Hours for Presidio Surgery Center
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

Mission Neighborhood Health Center - Excelsior Clinic

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Mission Neighborhood Health Center - Excelsior Clinic

4434 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 2.03 miles)

(415) 406-1353

Business Hours for Mission Neighborhood Health Center - Excelsior Clinic
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

UCSF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDINCINE

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UCSF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDINCINE

1545 DIVISADERO STREET ON SUTTER ST
San Francisco, CA 94143
Get Directions (~ 2.06 miles)

(415) 353-7900

Business Hours for UCSF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDINCINE
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

UCSF Women’s Health Primary Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UCSF Women’s Health Primary Care

2356 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 2.06 miles)

(415) 885-7788

Business Hours for UCSF Women’s Health Primary Care
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

Women's Health Primary Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Women's Health Primary Care

2356 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get Directions (~ 2.06 miles)

(415) 885-7788

Business Hours for Women's Health Primary Care
Day Opening Hours

Central Drug Company

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Central Drug Company

4494 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 2.09 miles)

(415) 585-0111

Business Hours for Central Drug Company
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 2:30 pm

West Portal Dental Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for West Portal Dental Care

48 Vicente Street
San Francisco, CA 94127
Get Directions (~ 2.18 miles)

(415) 681-3171

Business Hours for West Portal Dental Care
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

San Francisco Police Department - Tenderloin Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Tenderloin Station

301 Eddy Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get Directions (~ 2.18 miles)

(415) 345-7300

Business Hours for San Francisco Police Department - Tenderloin 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

Kaiser Mission Bay 941

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Mission Bay 941

1600 Owens Street 1st Fl
San Francisco, CA 94158
Get Directions (~ 2.19 miles)

(628) 242-6150

Business Hours for Kaiser Mission Bay 941
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Safeway Pharmacy # 2646

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy # 2646

735 7th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
Get Directions (~ 2.2 miles)

(415) 683-4074

Business Hours for Safeway Pharmacy # 2646
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.

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

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.

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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.