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.

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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.

Valley Drugs

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Valley Drugs

801 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
Get Directions (~ 308.17 miles)

(212) 678-0084

Business Hours for Valley Drugs
Day Opening Hours
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 - 4:00 pm

Duane Reade 21261 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 21261 (Walgreens)

700 8th Avenue Suite G4
New York, NY 10036
Get Directions (~ 308.19 miles)

(212) 977-1562

Business Hours for Duane Reade 21261 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Walgreens 14260

77 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
Get Directions (~ 308.19 miles)

(212) 243-2446

Business Hours for Walgreens 14260
Day Opening Hours
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

Walgreens 14417

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 14417

568 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
Get Directions (~ 308.21 miles)

(212) 865-3894

Business Hours for Walgreens 14417
Day Opening Hours
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

Duane Reade 14489 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14489 (Walgreens)

3387 Broadway
New York, NY 10031
Get Directions (~ 308.22 miles)

(917) 507-0179

Business Hours for Duane Reade 14489 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Duane Reade 14319 (Walgreens)

180 West 20th Street
New York, NY 10011
Get Directions (~ 308.22 miles)

(212) 243-0129

Business Hours for Duane Reade 14319 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Walgreens 14272

4 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10019
Get Directions (~ 308.22 miles)

(212) 265-2302

Business Hours for Walgreens 14272
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Walgreens 14297

900 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Get Directions (~ 308.23 miles)

(212) 582-3463

Business Hours for Walgreens 14297
Day Opening Hours
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

Roseview Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Roseview Pharmacy

1077 Bay Street
Staten Island, NY 10305
Get Directions (~ 308.24 miles)

(718) 885-4260

Business Hours for Roseview Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Walgreens 14138

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 14138

333 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Get Directions (~ 308.27 miles)

(212) 239-0167

Business Hours for Walgreens 14138
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10298

241 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
Get Directions (~ 308.27 miles)

(212) 247-5848

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10298
Day Opening Hours
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

Business Address for Duane Reade 14202 (Walgreens)

700 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Get Directions (~ 308.27 miles)

(212) 864-4189

Business Hours for Duane Reade 14202 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
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

Walgreens 15940

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 15940

185 Greenwich St Ste Ll5155
New York, NY 10007
Get Directions (~ 308.28 miles)

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Walgreens 16415

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 16415

185 Greenwich St Suite Ll1207
New York, NY 10007
Get Directions (~ 308.28 miles)

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Staten Island University Hospital - North Campus

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Staten Island University Hospital - North Campus

475 Seaview Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
Get Directions (~ 308.28 miles)

(718) 226-9000

Business Hours for Staten Island University Hospital - North Campus
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 11217

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11217

500 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10018
Get Directions (~ 308.29 miles)

(212) 835-6921

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11217
Day Opening Hours
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

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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.