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.

Matt Urban Center

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Matt Urban Center

1081 Broadway
Buffalo, NY 14212
Please contact location for hours of operation.

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

  • Drop-Off Location

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

462 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215

Erie County Medical Center (ECMC P.d. East Side Entrance)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Erie County Medical Center (ECMC P.d. East Side Entrance)

462 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215

Seneca Nation Marshals

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Seneca Nation Marshals

90 Ohiyo Way
Salamanca, NY 14779
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Lionel R. John Health Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Lionel R. John Health Center

987 R C Hoag Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
Business Hours for Lionel R. John Health Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

TOPS PHARMACY 207

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 207

3035 Niagara Falls Blvd
Amherst, NY 14228
Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 207
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 00725

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 00725

392 Kenmore Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14223
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 00725
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Walgreens 12408

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 12408

2970 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Amherst, NY 14228
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Stop & Shop Pharmacy 2551

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Stop & Shop Pharmacy 2551

194 West Montauk Highway
Hampton Bays, NY 11946
Business Hours for Stop & Shop Pharmacy 2551
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

Stop & Shop Pharmacy 2551

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Stop & Shop Pharmacy 2551

194 W Montauk Hwy
Hampton Bay, NY 11946
Business Hours for Stop & Shop Pharmacy 2551
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

Walgreens 03270

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03270

2601 Sheridan Drive
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Business Hours for Walgreens 03270
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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

Jesse Nash Health Center (ECSO Security Post)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Jesse Nash Health Center (ECSO Security Post)

608 William Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
Business Hours for Jesse Nash Health Center (ECSO Security Post)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Monday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 3:30 pm

TOPS PHARMACY 250

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 250

1275 Jefferson Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14208
Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 250
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 2:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Walgreens 03290

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03290

1556 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
Business Hours for Walgreens 03290
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

Dorothy J. Collier Community Center

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Dorothy J. Collier Community Center

118 East Utica Street
Buffalo, NY 14209
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Roswell Park Cancer /nsi Corp Pharmacy Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Roswell Park Cancer /nsi Corp Pharmacy Department

665 Elm Street
Buffalo, NY 14263
Business Hours for Roswell Park Cancer /nsi Corp Pharmacy Department
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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

North Buffalo Community Development Corporation

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for North Buffalo Community Development Corporation

203 Sanders Road
Buffalo, NY 14216
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Central Police Services Public Safety Building

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Central Police Services Public Safety Building

45 Elm St
Buffalo, NY 14203

TOPS PHARMACY 226

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 226

890 Young Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 226
Day Opening Hours
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

Bry - Lin Hospital

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Bry - Lin Hospital

1263 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14209
Business Hours for Bry - Lin 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

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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.