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.

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
Walgreens 21325

Mail-back supply location
7060 SENECA STREET
ELMA, NY 14059
Please contact location for hours of operation.
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
Rite Aid 10836

Drop-off location
2401 Genesee Street
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
(716) 895-8271
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
McAuley Residence

Drop-Off Location
1503 Military Road
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 447-6600
Restricted access, call before you go
Absolut Care Of Aurora Park

Drop-Off Location
292 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-1560
Restricted access, call before you go
Rite Aid 03856

Drop-off location
2865 Elmwood Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 447-1757
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 119

Drop-Off Location
2140 Grand Island Blvd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 775-1169
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
Absolut Care Of Allegany

Drop-Off Location
2178 North 5th Street
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 373-2238
Restricted access, call before you go
Elderwood At Cheektowaga

Drop-Off Location
225 Bennett Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
(716) 681-9480
Restricted access, call before you go
Grand Island Police Department (Town Hall Lobby)

Drop-Off Location
2255 Baseline Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-9600
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
Walgreens 12066

Mail-back supply location
2320 Grand Island Boulevard
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 775-0691
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Rite Aid 10815

Drop-off location
2325 Grand Island Blvd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-1724
Sunday8:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Larwood Pharmacy Inc.

Drop-off location
597 Oakwood Avenue
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-1360
Sunday8:30 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 - 5:00 pm
Walgreens 11984

Mail-back supply location
3242 New York 39
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-0176
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Rite Aid 10823

Drop-off location
12208 N.Y. State Route 16
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-2511
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 00598

Drop-off location
1717 Sheridan Drive
Tonawanda, NY 14223
(716) 875-4131
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 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
CVS Pharmacy 00725

Drop-off location
392 Kenmore Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 837-3815
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Walgreens 12473

Mail-back supply location
1180 French Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
(716) 656-0173
Please contact location for hours of operation.
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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.