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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 Public Library - Sunset Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Sunset Branch

1305 18th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
Get Directions (~ 2.45 miles)

(415) 355-2808

San Francisco Public Library - Mission Bay Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Mission Bay Branch

960 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
Get Directions (~ 2.53 miles)

(415) 355-2838

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Safeway Pharmacy # 964

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy # 964

4950 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94112
Get Directions (~ 2.53 miles)

(415) 239-8010

North East Medical Services (NEMS) Noriega Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for North East Medical Services (NEMS) Noriega Pharmacy

1400 Noriega Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
Get Directions (~ 2.53 miles)

(415) 391-9686

Safeway Pharmacy # 2606

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Safeway Pharmacy # 2606

298 King St
San Francisco, CA 94107
Get Directions (~ 2.53 miles)

(415) 633-1020

CVS Pharmacy 10080

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10080

1059 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Get Directions (~ 2.54 miles)

(415) 346-6100

Dr. Seth Matarasso

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Dr. Seth Matarasso

490 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get Directions (~ 2.54 miles)

(415) 362-2238

Robert M Walley DDS

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Robert M Walley DDS

490 Post Street Suite 1205
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get Directions (~ 2.55 miles)

(415) 956-5690

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
Get Directions (~ 2.56 miles)

(415) 355-2898

San Francisco Police Department - Bayview Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Bayview Station

201 Williams Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124
Get Directions (~ 2.62 miles)

(415) 671-2300

SF STATE STUDENT HEALTH PHARM

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for SF STATE STUDENT HEALTH PHARM

1600 HOLLOWAY AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94132
Get Directions (~ 2.63 miles)

(415) 338-1251

San Francisco Public Library - Richmond Branch

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for San Francisco Public Library - Richmond Branch

351 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
Get Directions (~ 2.63 miles)

(415) 355-5600

San Francisco Police Department - Southern Station

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for San Francisco Police Department - Southern Station

1251 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
Get Directions (~ 2.63 miles)

(415) 575-6071

Walgreens 02705

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 02705

2050 Irving Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
Get Directions (~ 2.65 miles)

(415) 664-4215

22nd & Irving Market

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for 22nd & Irving Market

2101 Irving Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
Get Directions (~ 2.67 miles)

(415) 681-5212

Kevin Kafayi DDS

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Kevin Kafayi DDS

450 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94108
Get Directions (~ 2.68 miles)

(415) 398-2360

SF Dental Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for SF Dental Care

4200 California Suite 210
San Francisco, CA 94118
Get Directions (~ 2.68 miles)

(415) 668-0526

Union Sq Cosmetic Dentistry

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Union Sq Cosmetic Dentistry

450 Sutter St Suite 1114
San Francisco, CA 94108
Get Directions (~ 2.68 miles)

(415) 362-9893

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

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.

Monday, September 22, 2025

SFPD Richmond Station - Community Room
Start time: 8:00 AM
End time: 11:00 AM
461 6th Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94118

Monday, September 22, 2025

SFPD Park Station - Community Room
Start time: 2:00 PM
End time: 6:00 PM
1899 Waller St,
San Francisco, CA 94117

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Corner Lot at Marina Blvd. & Cervantes Blvd
Start time: 8:00 AM
End time: 12:00 PM

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

North Beach Branch Library Near Mason St Entrance
Start time: 2:00 PM
End time: 6:00 PM
850 Columbus Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94133

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.