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.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Mckinney

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for NYC Health + Hospitals/Mckinney

594 Albany Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Business Hours for NYC Health + Hospitals/Mckinney
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

Surfpoint Recovery

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Surfpoint Recovery

2316 Surf Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Business Hours for Surfpoint Recovery
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

Rite Aid 02669

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 02669

2063 Bartow Avenue
Bronx, NY 10475
Business Hours for Rite Aid 02669
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 am
Friday8:00 am - 10:08 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Walgreens 17499

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 17499

691 Co Op City Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10475
Business Hours for Walgreens 17499
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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

Gold Crest Care Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Gold Crest Care Center

2316 Bruner Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
Business Hours for Gold Crest Care Center
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

Viva Pharmacy & Wellness

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Viva Pharmacy & Wellness

80-14 Northern Blvd
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Business Hours for Viva Pharmacy & Wellness
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

3035 West 24th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Restricted access, call before you go.

K Dugs Inc.

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for K Dugs Inc.

76-17 37th Avenue
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Business Hours for K Dugs Inc.
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 - 6:00 pm

Walgreens 11141

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 11141

1366 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Business Hours for Walgreens 11141
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

Stop & Shop Pharmacy 2592

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Stop & Shop Pharmacy 2592

2136 Bartow Ave.
Bronx, NY 10475
Business Hours for Stop & Shop Pharmacy 2592
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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 - 5:00 pm

UrgentRX LLC

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for UrgentRX LLC

1494 Ocean Ave. P1
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Business Hours for UrgentRX LLC
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Qwik Meds

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Qwik Meds

159-161 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Business Hours for Qwik Meds
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

835 Herkimer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Restricted access, call before you go.

B&B Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for B&B Pharmacy

7908 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Business Hours for B&B 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 - 5:00 pm

Eagle Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Eagle Pharmacy

6402 Flushing Avenue
Maspeth, NY 11378
Business Hours for Eagle 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
Saturday10:30 am - 6:00 pm

AVK Rx Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for AVK Rx Inc.

3904 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Business Hours for AVK Rx Inc.
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 - 5:00 pm

Castle Hill Community Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Castle Hill Community Pharmacy

706 Castle Hill Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
Business Hours for Castle Hill Community Pharmacy
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 - 5:00 pm

Castle Hill Drugs Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Castle Hill Drugs Inc.

674 Castle Hill Ave
BRONX, NY 10473
Business Hours for Castle Hill Drugs Inc.
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 am

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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.