Beginning January 1, 2027, the San Ramon Police Department will no longer offer medication or sharps disposal kiosks in our public lobby. This change helps improve staff safety while ensuring these items are handled through specialized disposal programs.
Safe disposal options remain widely available throughout the community:
Unused Medications: Many local pharmacies and authorized collection sites continue to accept unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Medical Sharps: Approved collection sites and free mail-back programs are accessible through California’s statewide stewardship program.
Find Disposal Options Near You
To locate an authorized drop-off site or request a prepaid mail-back package, visit
MED-Project
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Disposing of medications down the toilet, drain or in the garbage (residential or commercial) is harmful to the environment. You can dispose of your unwanted or expired prescription and non-prescription medications in the Pharmaceutical Disposal Kiosk located in the lobby of the San Ramon Police Department. We accept pills, as well as liquids, creams and gels in the original container. Please, be sure the lids are on tight and they are sealed in a plastic bag.
You can also safely dispose needles and other medical sharps in the SHARPSBOX located in the lobby, next to the pharmaceutical kiosk. All sharps must be in a container. If an FDA-cleared container is not available, place used sharps in a strong, sealed, plastic container, like a laundry detergent or bleach bottle. The container should be leak resistant and remain upright during use with a tight fitting, puncture-resistant lid.
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San Ramon Police Department
2401 Crow Canyon Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94583
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Drop off hours:
Monday -Thursday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday - Sunday - CLOSED
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*** Pharmaceuticals and sharps are only accepted for disposal during business hours, please DO NOT leave medication or needles outside the Police Department's front door when the business office is closed. ***