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.
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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Mail-Back Supply Location

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 Fire Department Station 33

Mail-back supply location
8 Capitol Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 558-3200
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
San Francisco State University - Student Health Services Pharmacy

Drop-off location
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 338-1710
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 4:45 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens 15127

Drop-off location
1175 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 345-1079
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
KIPP Bayview Elementary School

Mail-Back Supply Location
948 Hollister Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 404-2602
Family Medicine Center at Lakeshore

Mail-Back Supply Location
1569 Sloat Blvd,
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 353-9339
CVS Pharmacy 04675

Drop-off location
377 32nd Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 666-3153
Sunday9:00 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
Walgreens 04570

Drop-off location
3001 Taraval Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-0572
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
Gus's Community Market

Mail-Back Supply Location
3701 Noriega Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 564-0370
Sunday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Walgreens 03475

Drop-off location
25 Point Lobos Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 386-0736
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
Safeway Pharmacy # 785

Mail-Back Supply Location
850 La Playa St
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 387-0481
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
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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.