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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Mail-Back Supply Location

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 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
Costco Pharmacy #310

Mail-Back Supply Location
605 Rockaway Turnpike
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 371-3102
SundayClosed
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
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Slate Valley Center for Rehab and Nursing

Drop-off location
10421 State Route 40
Granville, NY 12832
Restricted access, call before you go
Long Island Living Center

Drop-off location
431 Beach 20th Street
Queens, NY 11691
(718) 327-2700
Restricted access, call before you go
Long Island Living Center

Drop-Off Location
431 Beach 20th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-2700
Restricted access, call before you go
Parkdale Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
945 Rosedale Rd
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 791-6500
SundayClosed
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 - 4:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 02442

Drop-off location
271 Beach 20th Street.
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-2121
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
Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing

Drop-Off Location
13-11 Virgina Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-2909
Restricted access, call before you go
Beach Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Drop-off location
1711 Brookhaven Ave.
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 869-8033
Restricted access, call before you go
Haven Manor Health Care

Drop-Off Location
1441 Gateway Blvd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-1500
Restricted access, call before you go
Sunharbor Manor

Drop-Off Location
255 Warner Ave
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 621-5400
Restricted access, call before you go
New Haven Manor Home for Adults

Drop-Off Location
1526 New Haven Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-7200
Restricted access, call before you go
Brookhaven Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Drop-Off Location
250 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-7500
Restricted access, call before you go
CVS Pharmacy 02403

Drop-off location
373 Willis Ave
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 484-3425
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
Avanti Health Care Services

Drop-off location
75 Nassau Terminal Road
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 280-1000
Sunday9:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Avanti Healthcare Services

Drop-Off Location
75 Nassau Terminal Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 280-1000
Sunday9:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 01169

Drop-off location
44 North Central Avenue
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 872-6861
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
West Lawrence Care Center

Drop-Off Location
1410 Seagirt Blvd
Queens, NY 11691
(718) 471-7000
Restricted access, call before you go
Oceanview Nursing Home

Drop-Off Location
315 Beach 9th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-6000
Restricted access, call before you go
Greenvale Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
5 Northern Blvd
Greenvale, NY 11548
(516) 621-2260
SundayClosed
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
CVS Pharmacy 10653

Drop-off location
711 Glen Cove Road
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 676-1005
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
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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.