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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Drop-Off Location
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.

Walgreens 10546

Drop-off location
3535 Mount Read Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 360-1500
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
Trillium Health

Drop-Off Location
259 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 545-7200
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Trillium 1st Floor Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
259 Monroe Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 545-7200
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Grandeville Senior Living

Drop-off location
555 Maiden Lane
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 621-8002
Restricted access, call before you go
Walgreens 19448

Drop-off location
565 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 244-1711
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
Clinton Family Medicine

Mail-Back Supply Location
293 Upper Falls Blvd
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 922-0200
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
Kirkhaven Nursing Home

Drop-Off Location
254 Alexander St
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 461-1991
Restricted access, call before you go
Walgreens 19725

Drop-off location
1490 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 458-2260
Sunday9:00 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
Town Of Brighton Police Department

Drop-Off Location
2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 784-5150
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
Monroe Branch, Rochester Public Library

Mail-back supply location
809 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Monday11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Glenmere Assisted Living

Drop-off location
1 Wheatley Terrace
Pittsford, NY 14534
Restricted access, call before you go
Crimson Ridge Meadows

Drop-off location
3 Treeline Drive
Rochester, NY 14612
Restricted access, call before you go
Rite Aid 00629

Drop-off location
1000 North Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 544-8210
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Crimson Ridge Gardens

Drop-off location
1 Treeline Drive
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 720-9310
Restricted access, call before you go
Cobb's Hill Manor

Drop-Off Location
1175 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14260
(585) 851-8696
Restricted access, call before you go
Wesley Garden

Drop-Off Location
3 Upton Park
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 685-2525
Restricted access, call before you go
Sidney Hillman Health Center of Rochester

Drop-off location
750 East Ave.
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 473-2555
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Brook At High Falls – Ny

Drop-Off Location
2150 Saint Paul Street
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 342-5540
Restricted access, call before you go
Latta Road Nursing Home West

Drop-Off Location
2100 Latta Road
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 225-0910
Restricted access, call before you go
Villa of Hope

Drop-Off Location
3300 Dewey Ave
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 865-1550
Restricted access, call before you go
Villa Of Hope

Drop-Off Location
3300 Dewey Ave
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 865-1550
Restricted access, call before you go
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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.