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.

Utica Nursing and Rehab Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Utica Nursing and Rehab Center

2535 Genesse Street
Utica, NY 13501
Business Hours for Utica Nursing and Rehab Center
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 8:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Rite Aid 10773

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 10773

46 KELLOGG ROAD
NEW HARTFORD, NY 13413
Business Hours for Rite Aid 10773
Day Opening Hours
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

Walgreens 09799

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 09799

49 Kellogg Road
New Hartford, NY 13413
Business Hours for Walgreens 09799
Day Opening Hours
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

Rite Aid 00639

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 00639

1924 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13502
Business Hours for Rite Aid 00639
Day Opening Hours
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

Price Chopper Pharmacy 026

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Price Chopper Pharmacy 026

1917 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501
Business Hours for Price Chopper Pharmacy 026
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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 - 5:00 pm

Mcpike Addiction Treatment Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Mcpike Addiction Treatment Center

1213 Court Street
Utica, NY 13502
Business Hours for Mcpike Addiction Treatment Center
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Pines at Utica

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Pines at Utica

1800 Butterfield Avenue
Utica, NY 13501
Business Hours for Pines at Utica
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

Utica Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Utica Police Department

413 Oriskany Street West
Utica, NY 13502
Business Hours for Utica Police Department
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

Tompkins Cortland Community College Campus Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Tompkins Cortland Community College Campus Police Department

170 North Street, Main Building, Room 118
Dryden, NY 13053
Business Hours for Tompkins Cortland Community College Campus Police Department
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

Hannaford 8372

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hannaford 8372

1122 Mohawk St.
Utica, NY 13501
Business Hours for Hannaford 8372
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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

Walgreens 17195

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 17195

79 North St
Dryden, NY 13053
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Kinney Drugs 082

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kinney Drugs 082

44 North Street
Dryden, NY 13053
Business Hours for Kinney Drugs 082
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Dobbins Drugs

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Dobbins Drugs

52 Williams Street
Lyons, NY 14489
Business Hours for Dobbins Drugs
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 2:00 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.