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 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
CVS Pharmacy 00346

Drop-off location
5 Indian Rock
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-1500
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 Drug (Sejal Pharmacy Inc.)

Drop-Off Location
324 Main St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-2320
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
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Market 32 Pharmacy #052

Drop-Off Location
1730 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-9314
Sunday8:00 am - 8:00 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 - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Drop-Off Location
22 ROBERT R. KASIN WAY
BEACON, NY 12508
(845) 831-8704
Restricted access, call before you go
Price Chopper Pharmacy 129

Drop-Off Location
2585 South Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-1005
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
The Willows At Ramapo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Drop-Off Location
30 Cragmere Road
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-1230
Restricted access, call before you go
Hudson Valley Hospice House

Drop-Off Location
542 Violet Ave
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 485-2273
Restricted access, call before you go
Kelly's Pharmacy #3

Drop-off location
343 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 429-4085
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Stop & Shop Pharmacy 597

Mail-Back Supply Location
2540 South Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 483-9003
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 - 5:00 pm
Rite Aid 01868

Drop-off location
320 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-5699
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
Saratoga County Sheriff's Office

Drop-Off Location
6012 County Farm Road
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 885-6761
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
Greene Correctional Facility

Drop-Off Location
165 Plank Road
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-2741
Restricted access, call before you go
Saratoga County Correctional Facility

Drop-Off Location
6010 County Farm Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 885-2480
Restricted access, call before you go
Walgreens 04029

Drop-off location
209 Route 59
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 369-1179
Sunday8:00 am - 10:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 00375

Drop-off location
260 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-9356
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
Rite Aid 01617

Drop-off location
238 Hooker Ave.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-6166
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
Rite Aid 10691

Drop-off location
1225 Western Ave.
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 458-8691
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 - 5:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 05037

Drop-off location
2480 US Route 9w
Ravena, NY 12143
(518) 756-3157
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
Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie

Drop-Off Location
5 S Family Drive
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-4500
Restricted access, call before you go
Taconic Rehabilitation & Nursing At Beacon

Drop-Off Location
10 Hastings Drive
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 440-1600
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.