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.

Rite Aid 10859

Drop-off location
1792 GOODMAN STREET NORTH
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 467-4422
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 am
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Walgreens 18284

Drop-off location
1433 Culver Road
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-3000
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
Winton Branch, Rochester Public Libraries

Mail-back supply location
611 Winton Road North
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 428-8204
Monday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Walgreens 19495

Drop-off location
635 Pittsford Victor Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 248-2770
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 - 6:00 pm
Walgreens 19337

Drop-off location
101 Pattonwood Drive
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-0705
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 - 6:00 pm
Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Drop-Off Location
425 Beach Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-0930
Restricted access, call before you go
Walgreens 09758

Drop-off location
2100 East Ridge Road
Irondequoit, NY 14622
(585) 338-3229
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Village of East Rochester Police Department

Drop-off location
317 Main Street
East Rochester, NY 14445
(585) 586-4399
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 09992

Drop-off location
1659 Penfield Road
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 419-0560
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
Penfield Place

Drop-Off Location
1700 Penfield Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 586-7433
Restricted access, call before you go
Walgreens 11377

Drop-off location
6707 Pittsford Palmyra Road
Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 360-1814
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 - 6:00 pm
Crest Manor Living & Rehab Center

Drop-Off Location
6745 Pittsford Palmyra Road
Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 223-3633
Restricted access, call before you go
CVS Pharmacy 10284

Drop-off location
1304 Fairport Road
Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 377-8902
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Grande’Vie Senior Living

Drop-off location
2140 Five Mile Line Road
Penfield, NY 14526
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Addison's Apothecary Inc.

Drop-off location
36 Main Street
Addison, NY 14801
(607) 504-4091
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sage Harbor at Baywinde

Drop-off location
100 Kidd Castle Way
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 670-7000
Restricted access, call before you go
CVS Pharmacy 01925

Drop-off location
1259 Route 332
Farmington, NY 14425
(585) 742-1910
Sunday9:00 pm - 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
New York State Police - Troop E

Drop-Off Location
1569 Rochester Road
Canandaigua, NY 14425
(585) 398-4100
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
Walgreens 19816

Drop-off location
2172 Penfield Road
Penfield, NY 14526
(716) 388-9410
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
Heathwood Assisted Living and Memory Care

Drop-off location
100 Elderwood Court
Penfield, NY 14526
Restricted access, call before you go
The Frederick Ferris Thompson Hospital

Drop-Off Location
335 Parrish Street, Suite 1500
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 393-2888
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.