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.

St. Francis Hospital

Drop-off location
100 Port Washington Blvd
Roslyn, NY 11576
(516) 562-6265
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
Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Drop-off location
50-15 Beach Channel Drive
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Restricted access, call before you go
Rockaway Care Center

Drop-off location
353 Beach 48th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-5000
Restricted access, call before you go
CVS Pharmacy 03104

Drop-off location
310 Hillside Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 326-3506
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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
Floral Park Police Department

Drop-Off Location
1 Floral Boulevard
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 326-6400
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
Rite Aid 04836

Drop-off location
245-14 Francis Lewis Blvd.
Rosedale, NY 11422
(718) 949-7555
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Glen Cove Chemists

Drop-off location
20 Forest Avenue
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 676-9111
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Elmont Drugs and Surgicals

Drop-off location
500a Elmont Road
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 550-7730
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 - 6:00 pm
Walgreens 02778

Drop-off location
2095 Dutch Broadway
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 285-4214
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 03247

Drop-off location
65 Forest Avenue
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 676-2298
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
CVS Pharmacy 03651

Drop-off location
372 Jericho Tpke
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 326-3811
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
CVS Pharmacy 05166

Drop-off location
170 Broadway
Whitehall, NY 12887
(518) 499-1200
Sunday11:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 00997

Drop-off location
206 Glen Cove Avenue
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 676-1334
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Glen Cove Center For Nursing

Drop-Off Location
6 Medical Plaza
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 656-8000
Restricted access, call before you go
Emerge Nursing And Rehabilitation At Glen Cove

Drop-Off Location
2 Medical Plaza
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 740-9900
Restricted access, call before you go
Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Drop-Off Location
29-38 Far Rockaway Blvd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-2600
Restricted access, call before you go
CVS Pharmacy 00984

Drop-off location
201 Glen Street
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 671-1520
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 02061

Drop-off location
1797 Dutch Broadway
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 561-1340
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
CVS Pharmacy 00551

Drop-off location
2030 Hillside Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 354-8942
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
Caring Family Nursing & Rehab Center

Drop-Off Location
22-41 New Haven Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-3400
Restricted access, call before you go
CVS Pharmacy 02440

Drop-off location
530 Burnside Avenue
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 371-2828
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
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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.