Drug Takeback Program

Where to safely drop off your unwanted medicine in New York

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) 4-TAKE-BACK or (844) 482-5322 for more information or to order mail-back supplies.

New York 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, other personal care products, Emptied medical devices, batteries, mercury-containing thermometers, sharps, illicit drugs, pet pesticide products, animal medicines, and biologics.

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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.

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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.

Broadway Drugs Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Broadway Drugs Inc.

34-08 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106
Business Hours for Broadway Drugs Inc.
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Esjay Pharmacy Corp.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Esjay Pharmacy Corp.

556 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Business Hours for Esjay Pharmacy Corp.
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rite Aid 01805

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 01805

33-01 30th Avenue
Queens, NY 11103
Business Hours for Rite Aid 01805
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bronxwood Home For The Aged

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Bronxwood Home For The Aged

799 E. Gun Hill Road
Bronx, NY 10467
Business Hours for Bronxwood Home For The Aged
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

CVS Pharmacy 05861

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 05861

24 West Grand Street
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 05861
Day Opening Hours
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 - 6:00 pm

Walgreens 04363

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04363

210 Union Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Business Hours for Walgreens 04363
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 - 6:00 pm

Ambar Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Ambar Pharmacy

2544A White Plains Road
Bronx, NY 10467
Business Hours for Ambar Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 3:00 pm

East Tremont Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for East Tremont Pharmacy

1065 EAST TREMONT AVE.
BRONX, NY 10460
Business Hours for East Tremont Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:30 pm

CVS Pharmacy 02437

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 02437

732 Allerton Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 02437
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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 - 6:00 pm

Harpell's Ditmars Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Harpell's Ditmars Pharmacy

23-25 31ST ST.
ASTORIA, NY 11105
Business Hours for Harpell's Ditmars Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Ohana Pharmacy Inc

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Ohana Pharmacy Inc

1690 86th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214
Business Hours for Ohana Pharmacy Inc
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hartsdale Pharmacy, Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Hartsdale Pharmacy, Inc.

211 EAST HARTSDALE AVENUE
HARTSDALE, NY 10530
Business Hours for Hartsdale Pharmacy, Inc.
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

City Chemist - Brooklyn

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for City Chemist - Brooklyn

335 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Business Hours for City Chemist - Brooklyn
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday10:00 am - 7:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 07576

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 07576

31-01 Ditmars Boulevard
Astoria, NY 11105
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 07576
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

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Pawling

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Pawling

9 Reservoir Road
Pawling, NY 12564
Restricted access, call before you go.

Heritage Center for Rehabilitation

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Heritage Center for Rehabilitation

5606 15th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Business Hours for Heritage Center for Rehabilitation
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

New Fordham Arms Assisted Living

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for New Fordham Arms Assisted Living

2915 Williamsbridge Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
Business Hours for New Fordham Arms Assisted Living
Day Opening Hours

Wellness Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Wellness Center Pharmacy

40-13 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11103
Business Hours for Wellness Center Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 7:00 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.