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.
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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.

CVS Pharmacy 00489

Drop-off location
1121 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY 10580
Get Directions (~ 317.67 miles)
(914) 921-4192
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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 - 6:00 pm
Avonora Pharmacy

Drop-off location
149-01 Union Turnpike
Queens, NY 11367
Get Directions (~ 317.69 miles)
(718) 969-3300
Sunday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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
Salzman Chemists (JPPA Pharmacy Inc.)

Drop-Off Location
149-19 Union Turnpike
Flushing, NY 11367
Get Directions (~ 317.71 miles)
(718) 380-5440
Sunday9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Enclave At Rye Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Drop-Off Location
1000 High Street
Portchester, NY 10573
Get Directions (~ 317.74 miles)
(914) 937-1200
Restricted access, call before you go
Prime Health Pharmacy

Drop-off location
69-21 164th Street
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Get Directions (~ 317.77 miles)
(718) 969-1600
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Carewell Inc

Drop-Off Location
111-14 Liberty Avenue
Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Get Directions (~ 317.78 miles)
(718) 880-1940
Sunday10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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
SaturdayClosed
Stop & Shop Pharmacy 2581

Mail-Back Supply Location
156-01 Crossbay Blvd
Howard Beach, NY 11414
Get Directions (~ 317.84 miles)
(718) 641-9853
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 - 5:00 pm
Jasmine Pharmacy

Drop-off location
114-18 Liberty Avenue
Queens, NY 11419
Get Directions (~ 317.86 miles)
(347) 238-1046
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
Cross Bay Chemist

Drop-off location
157-02 Cross Bay Blvd
Howard Beach, NY 11414
Get Directions (~ 317.87 miles)
(718) 659-9500
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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 - 7:00 pm
Samaritan Daytop Village Inc Site 1

Drop-Off Location
130-20 89th Road
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Get Directions (~ 317.88 miles)
(718) 441-8913
Restricted access, call before you go
CVS Pharmacy 06030

Drop-off location
157-05 Cross Bay Blvd.
Howard Beach, NY 11414
Get Directions (~ 317.92 miles)
(718) 848-4507
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
Cornerstone Of Medical Arts Center

Drop-Off Location
159-05 Union Turnpike
Queens, NY 11366
Get Directions (~ 317.92 miles)
(800) 233-9999
Restricted access, call before you go
Zara Pharmacy

Drop-off location
116-13 Liberty Avenue
Queens, NY 11419
Get Directions (~ 317.94 miles)
(718) 641-9100
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
Howard Beach Apothecary Inc.

Drop-Off Location
15840 Crossbay Blvd
Howard Beach, NY 11414
Get Directions (~ 317.97 miles)
(718) 738-4343
Sunday9:00 am - 2:00 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
Duane Reade 14268 (Walgreens)

Drop-off location
2428 Bell Boulevard
Queens, NY 11360
Get Directions (~ 317.97 miles)
(718) 747-0291
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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
Meadow Park

Drop-Off Location
78-10 164Th Street
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Get Directions (~ 318.01 miles)
(718) 591-8300
Restricted access, call before you go
Samaritan Daytop Village Inc Site 2

Drop-Off Location
88-83 Van Wyck Expressway
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Get Directions (~ 318.06 miles)
(718) 657-8010
Restricted access, call before you go
Hospice of the North Country - Malone Office

Mail-Back Supply Location
3909 State Route 11
Malone, NY 12953
Get Directions (~ 318.06 miles)
(518) 561-8465
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Walgreens 17680

Drop-off location
16040 Cross Bay Boulevard
Howard Beach, NY 11414
Get Directions (~ 318.09 miles)
(718) 845-1066
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 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 - 8:00 pm
Silvercrest Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Drop-off location
144-45 87th Avenue
Briarwood, NY 11435
Get Directions (~ 318.11 miles)
(718) 480-4026
Restricted access, call before you go
Ozanam Hall Nursing Home

Drop-Off Location
42-41 201St Street
Bayside, NY 11361
Get Directions (~ 318.17 miles)
(718) 423-2000
Restricted access, call before you go
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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.