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.

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
City Of Newburgh Police Department

Drop-Off Location
55 Broadway
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 561-3131
Town of Cornwall Police Department

Drop-off location
183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8100
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
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
TOPS PHARMACY 531

Drop-Off Location
6726 Route 9
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 876-7800
Sunday9:00 am - 3:00 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
Price Chopper Pharmacy 159

Drop-Off Location
1395 New Scotland Road
Slingerlands, NY 12159
(518) 478-0597
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
Price Chopper Pharmacy 183

Drop-Off Location
1706 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-0742
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
CVS Pharmacy 07629

Drop-off location
2 Riverview Drive
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-3693
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Baptist Home At Brookmeade

Drop-Off Location
46 Brookmeade Drive
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 876-2071
Restricted access, call before you go
Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Home

Drop-Off Location
180 Washington Ave. Ext.
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-7831
Restricted access, call before you go
Rite Aid 10714

Drop-off location
3350 North Rd.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-6153
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
Hannaford 8375

Drop-Off Location
35 Hannaford Dr.
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-9331
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
Price Chopper Pharmacy 224

Drop-Off Location
1892 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-9360
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
Coxsackie Doc Regional Medical Unit

Drop-Off Location
11260 Route 9W
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-2781
Restricted access, call before you go
Coxsackie Correctional Facility

Drop-Off Location
11260 Route 9W
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-2781
Restricted access, call before you go
Rite Aid 07849

Drop-off location
1 Crum Elbow Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4312
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
Kelly's Pharmacy #2

Drop-off location
34 Hope Plaza
West Coxsackie, NY 12192
(518) 731-4800
Sunday9:00 am - 3:00 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
Westmed Medical Group- Suffern Location

Mail-Back Supply Location
257 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10128
914-722-2600
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
Friday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
CVS Pharmacy 05359

Drop-off location
7568 North Broadway
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-9612
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
Peregrine Senior Living at Delmar Place

Drop-Off Location
467 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 434-4663
Restricted access, call before you go
Walgreens 09154

Drop-off location
1850 Central Avenue
Colonie, NY 12205
(518) 456-1356
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
Rite Aid 04928

Drop-off location
1863 Central Ave.
Colonie, NY 12205
(518) 456-0418
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
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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.