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Prescription Drug Drop-Off

The Safe Prescription Drug Drop-Off Program is available to all residents to drop off unused or expired prescriptions - no questions asked.

Police officers will check the boxes daily, collect the contents and prepare for disposal that is eco-friendly and in accordance with Federal and State laws.

This program helps protect the environment and deter the use of prescription drugs by unintended persons.

Drop-Off Guidelines

  • This program is for household medications only. Businesses are not eligible.
  • Pour non-liquid prescription medication into a Ziplock-style bag and discard the plastic bottles.
  • All needles and sharps should be placed into a rigid, puncture-resistant container 1 gallon or less in size with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Do not use milk jugs, glass containers, cardboard boxes, paper or plastic bags, or CRV containers.

Drop-Off Locations

Police station hours may vary. Please check hours below for your nearest station and consider calling ahead to check. 

Eastern Division
9225 Aero Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
858-495-7900
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Drop box is located inside main lobby of station. Please call ahead of time to confirm the hours for drop off.

Mid-City Division
4310 Landis St
San Diego, CA 92105
619-516-3000
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop box is located inside main lobby of station.

Northeastern Division
13396 Salmon River Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
858-538-8000
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop Box is located inside main lobby of station.

Northwestern Division
12592 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
858-523-7000
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Southern Division
1120 27th Street
San Diego, CA 92154
619-424-0400
Lobby currently closed to the public. Call ahead for drop-off. 
Drop Box is located inside main lobby of station.

Southeastern Division
7222 Skyline Drive
San Diego, CA 92114
619-527-3500
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Drop Box is located inside main lobby of station.

Western Division
5215 Gaines St
San Diego, CA 92110
619-692-4800
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Drop Box is located inside main lobby of station.