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.

CVS Pharmacy 01934

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 01934

1 Gussack Plaza
Great Neck, NY 11021
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 01934
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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 - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 03621

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 03621

170-05 Linden Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 03621
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

Stop & Shop Pharmacy 546

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Stop & Shop Pharmacy 546

65 Shore Road
Port Washington, NY 11050
Business Hours for Stop & Shop Pharmacy 546
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

Taylor's Pharmacy Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Taylor's Pharmacy Inc.

1 Northern Boulevard
Great Neck, NY 11021
Business Hours for Taylor's Pharmacy Inc.
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Duane Reade 14206 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14206 (Walgreens)

11602 Beach Channel Drive
Queens, NY 11694
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14206 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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

FranHill Pharmacy & Surgical

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for FranHill Pharmacy & Surgical

204-19 Hillside Ave.
Hollis, NY 11423
Business Hours for FranHill Pharmacy & Surgical
Day Opening Hours
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

Walgreens 04565

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04565

12704 Guy R Brewer Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11434
Business Hours for Walgreens 04565
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

Park Inn Home Assisted Living Facility

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Park Inn Home Assisted Living Facility

115-02 Ocean Promenade
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
Restricted access, call before you go

Total Care RX, Inc.

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Total Care RX, Inc.

223-10 Union Turnpike
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
Business Hours for Total Care RX, Inc.
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

140 Beach 113th Street
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
Restricted access, call before you go

Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation

1440 Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
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.