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.

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
Business Hours for Seneca Nation Cattaragus Indian Reservation 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

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
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 00598
Day Opening Hours
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

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
Business Hours for EHS, Inc.
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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
Business Hours for Erie County Sheriff's Office
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

TOPS PHARMACY 239

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 239

1740 Sheridan Drive
Buffalo, NY 14223
Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 239
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

Walgreens 10443

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 10443

3564 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14217
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Richmond Summer Senior Center

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Richmond Summer Senior Center

337 Summer Street
Buffalo, NY 14222
Please contact location for hours of operation.

TOPS PHARMACY 232

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 232

2101 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14207
Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 232
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

City of North Tonawanda Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for City of North Tonawanda Police Department

216 Payne Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Please contact location for hours of operation.

North Tonawanda Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for North Tonawanda Police Department

216 Payne Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Business Hours for North Tonawanda 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

City of North Tonawanda

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for City of North Tonawanda

216 Payne Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Please contact location for hours of operation.

TOPS PHARMACY 113

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 113

425 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 113
Day Opening Hours
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 - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Eden Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Eden Library

2901 East Church Street
Eden, NY 14057
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Walgreens 03897

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 03897

10 Young Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Tonawanda Public Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Tonawanda Public Library

333 Main Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Please contact location for hours of operation.

TOPS PHARMACY 240

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 240

301 Meadow Drive
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 240
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

Wanakah Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Wanakah Pharmacy

4923 Lakeshore Road
Hamburg, NY 14075
Business Hours for Wanakah Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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 - 2:00 pm

TOPS PHARMACY 210

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 210

345 Amherst Street
Buffalo, NY 14207
Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 210
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

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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.