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.

Vital Script

Drop-off location
83-17/19 37th Avenue
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 424-1101
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
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rite Aid 03656

Drop-off location
1511 Route 22 Ste. A
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 278-5251
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
Putnam Ridge

Drop-Off Location
46 Mt. Ebo Road
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 278-3636
Restricted access, call before you go
Acme Pharmacy #2422

Drop-Off Location
1511 Route 22
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 940-0565
Sunday9:00 am - 4:00 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
Acme Market 2418

Mail-Back Supply Location
1511 Ny Route 22
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
(914) 526-6650
Sunday9:00 am - 4:00 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 566

Drop-Off Location
70-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Queens, NY 11692
(718) 318-6285
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm
Bayside Pharmacy Inc.

Drop-Off Location
221-36 Horace Harding Expy
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
(718) 224-1234
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed
Skylight Pharmacy

Drop-off location
153-34B Hillside Avenue
Queens, NY 11432
(718) 880-1720
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 - 4:00 pm
Holliswood Care Center

Drop-off location
195-44 Woodhull Avenue
Hollis, NY 11423
(718) 740-3500
Restricted access, call before you go
Resort Nursing Home

Drop-off location
430 Beach 68th Street
Queens, NY 11692
(718) 474-5200
Restricted access, call before you go
Health Center Pharmacy

Drop-off location
6200 Beach Drive
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-2400
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
FranHill Pharmacy & Surgical

Drop-off location
204-19 Hillside Ave.
Hollis, NY 11423
(718) 465-2121
Sunday9:00 am - 4:30 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 - 6:30 pm
Horizon Care Center

Drop-off location
64-11 Beach Channel Drive
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-0700
Restricted access, call before you go
CVS Pharmacy 05350

Drop-off location
182 South Ridge Street
Rye Brook, NY 10573
(914) 934-9619
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 01963

Drop-off location
510 Middle Neck Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 487-2066
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 00490

Drop-off location
253 South Ridge Street
Rye Brook, NY 10573
(914) 937-2220
Sunday11:00 am - 5:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 00489

Drop-off location
1121 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 921-4192
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Windsor Park Rehab & Nursing Center

Drop-Off Location
212-40 Hillside Avenue
Queens, NY 11427
(718) 468-0800
Restricted access, call before you go
Cross River Pharmacy

Drop-off location
20 North Salem Rd
Cross River, NY 10518
(914) 763-3152
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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 - 4:30 am
Sands Point Police Department

Drop-Off Location
26 Tibbits Lane
Sands Point, NY 11050
(516) 883-3100
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
King Street Rehab

Drop-off location
787 King Street
Rye Brook, NY 10573
(914) 600-7149
Restricted access, call before you go
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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.