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.

Duane Reade 14269 (Walgreens)

Mail-back supply location
1338 Broadway
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 295-6830
Please contact location for hours of operation.
CVS Pharmacy 00369

Drop-off location
621 Hempstead Tpke
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 564-8162
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
CVS Pharmacy 01781

Drop-off location
633 Merrick Rd
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 599-0490
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
Seafield Mineola

Mail-Back Supply Location
110 Main Street
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 747-5644
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 8:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
Walgreens 13961

Mail-back supply location
12 East Jericho Turnpike
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 739-2408
Please contact location for hours of operation.
CVS Pharmacy 01952

Drop-off location
17 East Jericho Turnpike
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 873-1998
Sunday8:00 am - 8:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Walgreens 11641

Mail-back supply location
1300 Franklin Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 535-1201
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Atria Senior Living Lynbrook

Drop-Off Location
100 Peninsula Blvd
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 596-2700
Restricted access, call before you go
Malverne Police Department

Drop-Off Location
One Britton Circle
Malverne, NY 11565
(516) 599-3141
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
Bayville Chemists Inc.

Drop-off location
253 Bayville Avenue
Bayville, NY 11709
(516) 628-3640
Sunday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 02780

Drop-off location
814 Hempstead Ave
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 505-6608
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
Lynbrook Police Department

Drop-Off Location
1 Columbus Drive
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 599-3300
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 Hempstead Pharmacy

Drop-off location
449 Hempstead Avenue
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Sunday9:00 am - 2:00 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
Garden City Police Department

Drop-Off Location
349 Stewart Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 465-4100
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 00510

Drop-off location
820 Franklin Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 887-1865
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
All Metro Healthcare - Nassau

Mail-Back Supply Location
170 Earle Avenue
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-1200
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:15 pm
SaturdayClosed
Allegiant Home Care - Nassau

Mail-Back Supply Location
1 Old Country Road, Suite 495
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 862-4600
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
Walgreens 18030

Mail-back supply location
1161 New York 9N
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-6787
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing

Drop-Off Location
243 Atlantic Ave,
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 634-1400
Restricted access, call before you go
Atria Senior Living Tanglewood

Drop-Off Location
125 Ocean Ave
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 256-0088
Restricted access, call before you go
Elara Caring - Hempstead NY

Mail-Back Supply Location
175 Fulton Avenue, Suite 101
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 538-1400
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
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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.