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.

Rite Aid 03581

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 03581

85-10 Northern Blvd.
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Business Hours for Rite Aid 03581
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 - 5:00 pm

Naima Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Naima Pharmacy

82-10 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Business Hours for Naima 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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Grandview Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Grandview Pharmacy

590 GRANDVIEW AVE
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
Business Hours for Grandview Pharmacy
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

Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

170 Buffalo Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Restricted access, call before you go.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

79-01 Broadway
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Business Hours for NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
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 - 6:00 pm

Junction Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Junction Pharmacy

2109 NOSTRAND AVE.
BROOKLYN, NY 11210
Business Hours for Junction Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Genoa Healthcare 20286

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Genoa Healthcare 20286

2020 Coney Island Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11223
Business Hours for Genoa Healthcare 20286
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Walgreens 14314

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 14314

5411 Myrtle Avenue
Queens, NY 11385
Business Hours for Walgreens 14314
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 7:00 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 - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 00549

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 00549

61-15 Metropolitan Ave.
Ridgewood, NY 11385
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 00549
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

CVS Pharmacy 01113

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 01113

89-11 Northern Boulevard
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 01113
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 04893

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 04893

1950 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Business Hours for Rite Aid 04893
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Acme 2422

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Acme 2422

3121 East Main St
Brewster, NY 10509
Business Hours for Acme 2422
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 05773

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 05773

69-80 Grand Ave
Maspeth, NY 11378
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 05773
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 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

Genoa Healthcare 20421

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Genoa Healthcare 20421

1623 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Business Hours for Genoa Healthcare 20421
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Westmed Medical Group - Internal Medicine

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Westmed Medical Group - Internal Medicine

210 Westchester Ave
White Plains, NY 10604
Business Hours for Westmed Medical Group - Internal Medicine
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

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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.