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.

Find Convenient Locations

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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.

Bry - Lin Hospital

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Bry - Lin Hospital

1263 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14209

Erie Community College - College Safety Office (Main Hall on South Side of Building 1st Floor)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Erie Community College - College Safety Office (Main Hall on South Side of Building 1st Floor)

121 Ellicott St.
Buffalo, NY 14203

Brooks Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Brooks Pharmacy

4481 Lakeshore Road
Hamburg, NY 14075

Walgreens 03288

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03288

650 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202

Central Library ( Downtown Buffalo)

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Central Library ( Downtown Buffalo)

1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14202
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Edward A. Rath County Office Building (Main lobby, Pearl side)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Edward A. Rath County Office Building (Main lobby, Pearl side)

95 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

Kenmore Rx Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kenmore Rx Center

2818 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14217

North Park Branch Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for North Park Branch Library

975 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Wurlitzer Family Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Wurlitzer Family Pharmacy

521 Division St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Seneca Nation Cattaragus Indian Reservation Health Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Seneca Nation Cattaragus Indian Reservation Health Center

36 Thomas Indian School Drive
Irving, NY 14081

Erie County Sheriff's Office - Headquarters (lobby)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Erie County Sheriff's Office - Headquarters (lobby)

10 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14202

CVS Pharmacy 00598

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 00598

1717 Sheridan Drive
Tonawanda, NY 14223

Crane Branch Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Crane Branch Library

633 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
Please contact location for hours of operation.

EHS, Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for EHS, Inc.

206 S Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201

Erie County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Erie County Sheriff's Office

134 West Eagle Street, Floor 5
Buffalo, NY 14202

TOPS PHARMACY 239

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 239

1740 Sheridan Drive
Buffalo, NY 14223

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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.