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 02340

Drop-off location
2037 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 346-4546
Sunday10:00 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
Walgreens 09153

Drop-off location
2061 Western Avenue
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 869-1520
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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
CVS Pharmacy 01895

Drop-off location
2040 Western Avenue #155
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 869-0657
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
Price Chopper Pharmacy 042

Drop-Off Location
320 W. Bridge Street
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-3909
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm
Medicine Chest Pharmacy

Drop-off location
408 Blooming Grove Tpke.
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 561-5555
Monday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Price Chopper Pharmacy 191

Drop-Off Location
442 Balltown Road
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 346-6218
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 - 5:00 pm
Pathways Nursing and Rehab Center

Drop-Off Location
1805 Providence Ave
Niskayuna, NY 12309
(518) 374-2212
Restricted access, call before you go
Hannaford 8396

Drop-Off Location
3333 Consaul Rd.
Niskayuna, NY 12309
(518) 395-9798
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
Lange's Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
2205 Nott Street
Niskayuna, NY 12309
(518) 374-3324
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Taconic Rehabilitation & Nursing At Ulster

Drop-Off Location
One Wingate Way
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6800
Restricted access, call before you go
Hannaford 8341

Drop-Off Location
3650 Route 9W
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-9155
Sunday8:00 am - 5:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Ingersoll Place

Drop-Off Location
3359 Consaul Road
Niskayuna, NY 12304
(518) 370-4419
Restricted access, call before you go
Renaissance Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center

Drop-Off Location
4975 Albany Post Road
Staatsburg, NY 12580
(845) 889-4500
Restricted access, call before you go
CVS Pharmacy 05053

Drop-off location
65 Quaker Avenue
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-2506
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 - 6:00 pm
The Pines At Catskill Center For Nursing And Rehab

Drop-Off Location
154 Jefferson Heights
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-5151
Restricted access, call before you go
CVS Pharmacy 02072

Drop-off location
120 Lakehill Road
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-5222
Sunday10:00 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
Samaritan Daytop Village Inc Meadow Run Female Program

Drop-Off Location
88 Fox Hollow Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 876-3789
Restricted access, call before you go
CVS Pharmacy 02838

Drop-off location
48 East Market Street
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 876-1402
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
Niskayuna Police Department

Drop-Off Location
One Niskayuna Circle
Niskayuna, NY 12309
(518) 630-0911
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
Niskayuna Police Dept. (Town Hall)

Drop-Off Location
One Niskayuna Circle (c/o Police Dept)
Niskayuna, NY 12309
(518) 630-0911
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed
Ellis Hospital

Drop-Off Location
2210 Troy Road
Niskayuna, NY 12309
(518) 346-9400
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.