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.
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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.

Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility

Drop-Off Location
55 Melroy Ave
Lackawanna, NY 14218
Get Directions (~ 51.81 miles)
(716) 819-5300
Restricted access, call before you go
Town of Orchard Park Police Department

Drop-Off Location
4295 South Buffalo Street
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Get Directions (~ 52.24 miles)
(716) 662-6444
Rite Aid 10830

Drop-off location
2175 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14220
Get Directions (~ 52.27 miles)
(716) 828-0194
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
Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park

Drop-Off Location
101 Sterling Drive
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Get Directions (~ 52.32 miles)
(716) 293-2446
Restricted access, call before you go
Rite Aid 10820

Drop-off location
4060 North Buffalo Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Get Directions (~ 52.41 miles)
(716) 662-4401
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 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Safire Rehabilitation At Southtowns

Drop-Off Location
300 Dorrance Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
Get Directions (~ 52.49 miles)
(716) 825-4984
Restricted access, call before you go
Seneca Nation Cattaragus Indian Reservation Health Center

Drop-Off Location
36 Thomas Indian School Drive
Irving, NY 14081
Get Directions (~ 52.53 miles)
(716) 532-5582
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Erie County Sheriff's Office - Headquarters (lobby)

Drop-Off Location
10 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14202
Get Directions (~ 52.53 miles)
(716) 858-6305
Dudley Branch Library

Mail-back supply location
2010 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14220
Get Directions (~ 52.53 miles)
(716) 823-1854
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Walgreens 03257

Drop-off location
1328 Abbott Road
Lackawanna, NY 14218
Get Directions (~ 52.54 miles)
(716) 828-1696
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Erie County Sheriff's Office

Drop-Off Location
134 West Eagle Street, Floor 5
Buffalo, NY 14202
Get Directions (~ 52.54 miles)
(716) 858-7606
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
Edward A. Rath County Office Building (Main lobby, Pearl side)

Drop-Off Location
95 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Get Directions (~ 52.61 miles)
(716) 858-7690
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
Erie Community College - College Safety Office (Main Hall on South Side of Building 1st Floor)

Drop-Off Location
121 Ellicott St.
Buffalo, NY 14203
Get Directions (~ 52.64 miles)
(716) 858-2903
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
Ellicott Center

Drop-Off Location
200 Seventh St
Buffalo, NY 14201
Get Directions (~ 52.7 miles)
(716) 847-2500
Restricted access, call before you go
Central Police Services Public Safety Building

Drop-Off Location
45 Elm St
Buffalo, NY 14203
Get Directions (~ 52.75 miles)
(716) 858-8219
Rite Aid 00497

Drop-off location
350 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
Get Directions (~ 52.8 miles)
(716) 853-3111
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
All Metro Healthcare - Buffalo

Mail-Back Supply Location
170 Franklin Street, Suite 205
Buffalo, NY 14202
Get Directions (~ 52.81 miles)
(716) 856-2702
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
EHS, Inc.

Drop-off location
206 S Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
Get Directions (~ 52.88 miles)
(716) 847-0212
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
TOPS PHARMACY 113

Drop-Off Location
425 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
Get Directions (~ 52.9 miles)
(716) 852-7052
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 - 3:00 pm
Rite Aid 01816

Drop-off location
845 Abbott Road
Buffalo, NY 14220
Get Directions (~ 52.94 miles)
(716) 827-9268
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 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
TOPS PHARMACY 213

Drop-Off Location
1460 S. Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14220
Get Directions (~ 52.95 miles)
(716) 515-2060
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday8:30 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.