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.

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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.

Bay Chemists, LLC.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bay Chemists, LLC.

8702 5TH AVE.
BROOKLYN, NY 11209
Business Hours for Bay Chemists, LLC.
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 - 5:00 pm

Valueplus Pharmacy Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Valueplus Pharmacy Inc.

485 Tuckahoe Road
Yonkers, NY 10710
Business Hours for Valueplus Pharmacy Inc.
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:30 am - 5:30 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
Saturday8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Downtown Brooklyn Health Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Downtown Brooklyn Health Center

177 Livingston Street (Lower Level)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Business Hours for Downtown Brooklyn Health Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Purecare+ Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Purecare+ Pharmacy

8409 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Business Hours for Purecare+ Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

NYC Health Hospitals/Coler

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for NYC Health Hospitals/Coler

900 Main Street
Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
Business Hours for NYC Health Hospitals/Coler
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

Pulse Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pulse Pharmacy

7 Bedford Park Blvd E
Bronx, NY 10468
Business Hours for Pulse Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sprainbrook Manor Rehab

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Sprainbrook Manor Rehab

78 Jackson Avenue
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Business Hours for Sprainbrook Manor Rehab
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

Hopkins Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hopkins Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare

155 Dean Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Business Hours for Hopkins Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
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

The Paramount at Somers

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for The Paramount at Somers

2811, 189 NY 100
Somers, NY 10589
Business Hours for The Paramount at Somers
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 14432 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14432 (Walgreens)

5008 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14432 (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

Castleton Chemist (5th Ave)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Castleton Chemist (5th Ave)

4825 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Business Hours for Castleton Chemist (5th Ave)
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
Saturday10:00 am - 7:00 pm

WALGREENS COMMUNITY PHARMACY #16512

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for WALGREENS COMMUNITY PHARMACY #16512

3462 JEROME AVENUE
BRONX, NY 10467
Please contact location for hours of operation.

CVS Pharmacy 10166

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10166

1703 Central Park Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10710
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10166
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

Queensbridge Plaza Pharmacy Corp

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Queensbridge Plaza Pharmacy Corp

10-37 41ST AVE
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
Business Hours for Queensbridge Plaza Pharmacy Corp
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
Saturday10:00 am - 4:45 pm

Brook Specialty Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Brook Specialty Pharmacy

700 BROOK AVE.
BRONX, NY 10455
Business Hours for Brook Specialty Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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 - 3:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #243

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #243

32-50 Vernon Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11106
Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #243
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Phoenix House-Long Island City

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Phoenix House-Long Island City

34-25 Vernon Boulevard, Room 216
Long Island City, NY 11106
Business Hours for Phoenix House-Long Island City
Day Opening Hours

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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.