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.

Walgreens 14412

Drop-off location
352 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 406-3700
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Alvita Home Care - NYC

Mail-Back Supply Location
231 W. 29th Street, #400
New York, NY 10001
(212) 273-0490
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
Duane Reade 21261 (Walgreens)

Drop-off location
700 8th Avenue Suite G4
New York, NY 10036
(212) 977-1562
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Walgreens 14260

Drop-off location
77 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
(212) 243-2446
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
VillageCare

Drop-off location
214 West Houston Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 337-9400
Restricted access, call before you go
Walgreens 14417

Drop-off location
568 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
(212) 865-3894
Sunday10:00 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 - 6:00 pm
LI Script LLC- Amsterdam House

Drop-off location
1060 Amesterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
(212) 316-7700
Restricted access, call before you go
Duane Reade 14489 (Walgreens)

Drop-off location
3387 Broadway
New York, NY 10031
(917) 507-0179
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
Duane Reade 14319 (Walgreens)

Drop-off location
180 West 20th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 243-0129
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
Walgreens 14272

Drop-off location
4 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10019
(212) 265-2302
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
Walgreens 14297

Drop-off location
900 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
(212) 582-3463
Sunday10:00 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 - 6:00 pm
Regency Extended Care Center

Drop-off location
65 Ashburton Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10701
Restricted access, call before you go
Walgreens 14138

Drop-off location
333 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
(212) 239-0167
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
CVS Pharmacy 10298

Drop-off location
241 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 247-5848
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
Duane Reade 14202 (Walgreens)

Drop-off location
700 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10025
(212) 864-4189
Sunday10:00 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 - 6:00 pm
The New Jewish Home

Drop-off location
120 W 106th St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 870-4972
Restricted access, call before you go
CVS Pharmacy 11217

Drop-off location
500 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10018
(212) 835-6921
Sunday9:00 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
Walgreens 14209

Drop-off location
609 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-4270
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
St. Mary's Center

Drop-Off Location
516 West 126th Street
New York, NY 10027
(212) 662-1826
Restricted access, call before you go
Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Drop-Off Location
115 Park Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 423-9800
Restricted access, call before you go
CVS Pharmacy 06056

Drop-off location
1125 Bay Street
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 273-4998
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
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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.