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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Mail-Back Supply Location

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.

Erie County Medical Center (ECMC P.D. South Side Entrance)

Drop-Off Location
462 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 858-3506
Erie County Medical Center (ecmc P.d. East Side Entrance)

Drop-Off Location
462 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 858-3506
Peaceprints of WNY

Mail-back supply location
335 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga

Drop-Off Location
575 Cayuga Creek Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
(716) 893-3000
Restricted access, call before you go
TOPS PHARMACY 232

Drop-Off Location
2101 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 515-0055
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
DePaul Glenwell- Assisted Living

Drop-Off Location
2248 Old Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
(716) 608-7000
Restricted access, call before you go
DePaul Glenwell- Memory Care

Drop-Off Location
2248 Old Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
(716) 608-7000
Restricted access, call before you go
Rite Aid 10827

Drop-off location
2585 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 862-0511
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
Buffalo Location

Mail-Back Supply Location
2618 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
(718) 245-7130
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
Garden Gate Health Care Center

Drop-Off Location
2365 Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
(716) 668-8100
Restricted access, call before you go
Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library

Mail-back supply location
1187 East Delavan Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Walgreens 03290

Drop-off location
1556 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 834-2820
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
Kenmore Rx Center

Drop-off location
2818 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-6360
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 - 6:00 pm
Bartholomews Pharmacy

Drop-off location
2 Elm St
Franklinville, NY 14737
(716) 676-3350
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 - 1:00 pm
Bartholomews Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
2 Elm St
Franklinville, NY 14737
(716) 676-3350
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 - 1:00 pm
Rite Aid 10838

Drop-off location
2561 Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
(716) 668-6024
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
TOPS PHARMACY 131

Drop-Off Location
700 Thruway Plaza Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
(716) 929-0383
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Holland Town Hall - NYSP / ECSO Substation (entrance bottom of stairs)

Drop-Off Location
47 Pearl St
Holland, NY 14080
(716) 537-9443
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Island Prescription Center, LLC

Drop-Off Location
1728 Grand Island Blvd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-5599
SundayClosed
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 - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rite Aid 00107

Drop-off location
654 Colvin Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 447-9128
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Rite Aid 10812

Drop-off location
190 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-0330
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.