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.

Duane Reade 14415 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14415 (Walgreens)

1235 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10028
Get Directions (~ 309.23 miles)

(212) 570-2710

Business Hours for Duane Reade 14415 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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 - 6:00 am

CVS Pharmacy 02717

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 02717

1294 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Get Directions (~ 309.23 miles)

(212) 996-3000

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 02717
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 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

East Village Prescription Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for East Village Prescription Center

41 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009
Get Directions (~ 309.24 miles)

(212) 260-4878

Business Hours for East Village Prescription Center
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 - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11014

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11014

969 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Get Directions (~ 309.24 miles)

(212) 935-1819

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11014
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital

210 East 64th Street
New York, NY 10021
Get Directions (~ 309.26 miles)

(212) 838-9200

Business Hours for Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
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

SB Pharmacy, Inc

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SB Pharmacy, Inc

1932 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10035
Get Directions (~ 309.27 miles)

(212) 534-2849

Business Hours for SB Pharmacy, Inc
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Desai's Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Desai's Pharmacy

228 West 238th Street
Bronx, NY 10463
Get Directions (~ 309.29 miles)

(718) 543-0800

Business Hours for Desai's Pharmacy
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 - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 05772

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 05772

1500 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10029
Get Directions (~ 309.29 miles)

(212) 289-3846

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 05772
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 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

Duane Reade 14145 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14145 (Walgreens)

1191 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10065
Get Directions (~ 309.29 miles)

(212) 355-5944

Business Hours for Duane Reade 14145 (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

NYU Langone Medical Center - Outpatient Surgery

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for NYU Langone Medical Center - Outpatient Surgery

339 E. 38th Street
New York, NY 10016
Get Directions (~ 309.31 miles)

(212) 263-1515

Business Hours for NYU Langone Medical Center - Outpatient Surgery
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Adrenal Surgery Program

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Adrenal Surgery Program

530 First Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Get Directions (~ 309.31 miles)

(212) 263-7710

Business Hours for Adrenal Surgery Program
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program

530 First Avenue, Suite 7H
New York, NY 10016
Get Directions (~ 309.31 miles)

(646) 501-0647

Business Hours for Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

NYC Health Hospitals/Carter

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for NYC Health Hospitals/Carter

1752 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10035
Get Directions (~ 309.33 miles)

(646) 694-6680

Business Hours for NYC Health Hospitals/Carter
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

Walgreens 21248

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 21248

100 Woods Rd Ste A1-105
Valhalla, NY 10595
Get Directions (~ 309.33 miles)

Please contact location for hours of operation.

CVS Pharmacy 02579

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 02579

7 East Main Street
Elmsford, NY 10523
Get Directions (~ 309.35 miles)

(914) 345-7161

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 02579
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Park Plaza Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Park Plaza Pharmacy

1773 University Ave.
Bronx, NY 10453
Get Directions (~ 309.36 miles)

(718) 583-5900

Business Hours for Park Plaza Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Walgreens 14354

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 14354

194 East 2nd Street
New York, NY 10009
Get Directions (~ 309.37 miles)

(212) 375-9000

Business Hours for Walgreens 14354
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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
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.