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.

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
Walgreens 15369

Mail-back supply location
290 West Merrick Road
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 612-9121
Please contact location for hours of operation.
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
Walgreens 05955

Mail-back supply location
2282 Jericho Turnpike
Garden City Park, NY 11040
(516) 746-4289
Please contact location for hours of operation.
CVS Pharmacy 05367

Drop-off location
116 Washington Avenue #128
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 374-2626
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
Stop & Shop Pharmacy 2590

Drop-Off Location
460 Franklin Avenue
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 352-4667
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
Walgreens 07057

Mail-back supply location
730 Franklin Avenue
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 568-9104
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Central Aid Pharmacy Inc

Drop-Off Location
546 Central Ave
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 730-8200
Sunday10:00 am - 7:00 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 - 2:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
CVS Pharmacy 02365

Drop-off location
640 Franklin Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 825-7916
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
Rosewood On The Sound

Drop-Off Location
59 Bayville Ave.
Bayville, NY 11709
(516) 628-1350
Restricted access, call before you go
Ezra Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
604 Central Ave
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 569-7820
Sunday10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 2:00 pm
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
Garden Care Center

Drop-Off Location
135 Franklin Avenue
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 775-2100
Restricted access, call before you go
Arsh Pharmacy Inc

Drop-Off Location
727 R Franklin Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 218-2680
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
Saturday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 05370

Drop-off location
1 East Merrick Road
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-0595
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
Franklin Hospital Medical Center

Drop-Off Location
900 Franklin Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 256-6000
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
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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.