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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 Police Department - Tenderloin Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Tenderloin Station

301 Eddy Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
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(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

Walgreens 02705

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 02705

2050 Irving Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
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(415) 664-4215

Business Hours for Walgreens 02705
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
Saturday9:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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
Get Directions (~ 2.27 miles) — opens in a new tab

(415) 391-9686

Business Hours for North East Medical Services (NEMS) Clement Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

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 (~ 2.28 miles) — opens in a new tab

(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

Scarpelli & Assoc. PT

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Scarpelli & Assoc. PT

4200 18th Street,
San Francisco, CA 94114
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(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

San Francisco Public Library - Potrero Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Potrero Branch

1616 20th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
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(415) 355-2822

Business Hours for San Francisco Public Library - Potrero 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

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
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(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

San Francisco Sheriff's Office - Community Programs Building

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Sheriff's Office - Community Programs Building

70 Oak Grove Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Get Directions (~ 2.38 miles) — opens in a new tab

(415) 575-6450

Business Hours for San Francisco Sheriff's Office - Community Programs Building
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Golden Gate Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Golden Gate Pharmacy

1836 Noriega Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
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(415) 661-0790

Business Hours for Golden Gate Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:15 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:15 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:15 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:15 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:15 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Clement Street Dental

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Clement Street Dental

1433 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
Get Directions (~ 2.44 miles) — opens in a new tab

(415) 386-9299

Business Hours for Clement Street Dental
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
ThursdayClosed
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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
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(415) 355-5770

Business Hours for San Francisco Public Library - Parkside Branch
Day Opening Hours
Sunday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 10080

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10080

1059 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
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(415) 346-6100

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10080
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 - 6:00 pm

Kaiser Mission Bay 941

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Mission Bay 941

1600 Owens Street 1st Fl
San Francisco, CA 94158
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(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

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
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(415) 759-3100

Business Hours for San Francisco Police Department - Taraval 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 Police Department - Ingleside Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Ingleside Station

1 Sgt. John V. Young Lane
San Francisco, CA 94112
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(415) 404-4000

Business Hours for San Francisco Police Department - Ingleside 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 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
Get Directions (~ 2.61 miles) — opens in a new tab

(415) 355-5666

Business Hours for San Francisco Public Library - Golden Gate Valley 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

Alto Pharmacy LLC

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Alto Pharmacy LLC

1750 Cesar Chavez Street Suite A
San Francisco, CA 94124
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(800) 874-5881

Business Hours for Alto Pharmacy LLC
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

San Francisco Public Library - Ingleside Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Ingleside Branch

1298 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
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(415) 355-2898

Business Hours for San Francisco Public Library - Ingleside 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

Parkside Family Medical Group

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Parkside Family Medical Group

2325 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127
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(415) 452-2000

Business Hours for Parkside Family Medical Group
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 Fire Department Station 08

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Fire Department Station 08

36 Bluxome Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
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(415) 558-3200

Business Hours for San Francisco Fire Department Station 08
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.

March 1, 2026

SF PD Richmond Station - Community Room
Start time: 8:00 AM
End time: 12:00 PM
461 6th Ave, San Francisco

March 1, 2026

West Portal Branch Library
Start time: 2:00 PM
End time: 5:00 PM
190 Lenox Way, San Francisco

Sunday, February 22, 2026

The corner Lot at Marina Bld and Cerevantes Blvd
Start time: 9:00 AM
End time:1:00 PM

Monday, February 23, 2026

North Beach Branch Library
Start time: 8:00 AM
End time: 12:00 PM
850 Columbus Ave

Monday, February 23, 2026

Eureka Valley/ Harvey Milk Public Library
Start time: 2:00 PM
End time: 6:00 PM
1 Jose Sarria Ct

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
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.