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.

Parkside Family Medical Group

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Parkside Family Medical Group

2325 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127
Get Directions (~ 2.71 miles)

(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

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 (~ 2.75 miles)

(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 Fire Department Station 43

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Fire Department Station 43

720 Moscow Street
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 2.75 miles)

(415) 558-3200

Business Hours for San Francisco Fire Department Station 43
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

Daniel's Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Daniel's Pharmacy

943 Geneva Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 2.79 miles)

(415) 584-2210

Business Hours for Daniel's Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Exceisior Health Services

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Exceisior Health Services

888 Paris Street
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 2.79 miles)

(415) 677-2488

Business Hours for Exceisior Health Services
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Golden Gate Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Golden Gate Pharmacy

1836 Noriega Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
Get Directions (~ 2.79 miles)

(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

Walgreens 07150

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 07150

965 Geneva Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 2.79 miles)

(415) 841-0507

Business Hours for Walgreens 07150
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 am - 5:00 pm

San Francisco Public Library - Bayview Linda Brooks-Burton Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Bayview Linda Brooks-Burton Branch

5075 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
Get Directions (~ 2.79 miles)

(415) 355-5757

Business Hours for San Francisco Public Library - Bayview Linda Brooks-Burton 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

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
Get Directions (~ 2.81 miles)

(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

Geneva Eye Care Optometry Inc

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Geneva Eye Care Optometry Inc

940 Geneva Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 2.81 miles)

(415) 585-6588

Business Hours for Geneva Eye Care Optometry Inc
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
Saturday9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Ragadio Dental

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Ragadio Dental

1100 Geneva Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 2.88 miles)

(415) 587-1200

Business Hours for Ragadio Dental
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
Saturday9:00 am - 12:00 pm

C/O Cameron House

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for C/O Cameron House

920 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA 94108
Get Directions (~ 2.89 miles)

(415) 781-0401

Business Hours for C/O Cameron House
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Clay Medical Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Clay Medical Pharmacy

929 Clay Street, Suite 103
San Francisco, CA 94108
Get Directions (~ 2.92 miles)

(415) 956-5456

Business Hours for Clay Medical Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 2:00 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 (~ 2.93 miles)

(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

East West Health Services - San Francisco Clinic

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for East West Health Services - San Francisco Clinic

845 Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
Get Directions (~ 3.01 miles)

(415) 982-2400

Business Hours for East West Health Services - San Francisco Clinic
Day Opening Hours

Chinese Hospital Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Chinese Hospital Pharmacy

845 Jackson Street, Room 1102
San Francisco, CA 94133
Get Directions (~ 3.02 miles)

(415) 677-2430

Business Hours for Chinese Hospital Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

San Francisco Public Library - Merced Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Merced Branch

155 Winston Drive
San Francisco, CA 94132
Get Directions (~ 3.06 miles)

(415) 355-2825

Business Hours for San Francisco Public Library - Merced Branch
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:30 pm

UCSF Breast Care Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UCSF Breast Care Center

1825 Fourth Street, Precision Cancer Medical Building
San Francisco, CA 94158
Get Directions (~ 3.06 miles)

(415) 885-7796

Business Hours for UCSF Breast Care Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

CHINATOWN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for CHINATOWN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER

1490 MASON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133
Get Directions (~ 3.06 miles)

(415) 364-7600

Business Hours for CHINATOWN PUBLIC HEALTH 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

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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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.