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.
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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.

Cross Bay Chemist

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Cross Bay Chemist

157-02 Cross Bay Blvd
Howard Beach, NY 11414
Get Directions (~ 317.87 miles)

(718) 659-9500

Business Hours for Cross Bay Chemist
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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 - 7:00 pm

Samaritan Daytop Village Inc Site 1

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Samaritan Daytop Village Inc Site 1

130-20 89th Road
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Get Directions (~ 317.88 miles)

(718) 441-8913

Business Hours for Samaritan Daytop Village Inc Site 1
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 06030

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06030

157-05 Cross Bay Blvd.
Howard Beach, NY 11414
Get Directions (~ 317.92 miles)

(718) 848-4507

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06030
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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

Cornerstone Of Medical Arts Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Cornerstone Of Medical Arts Center

159-05 Union Turnpike
Queens, NY 11366
Get Directions (~ 317.92 miles)

(800) 233-9999

Business Hours for Cornerstone Of Medical Arts Center
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Zara Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Zara Pharmacy

116-13 Liberty Avenue
Queens, NY 11419
Get Directions (~ 317.94 miles)

(718) 641-9100

Business Hours for Zara 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

Howard Beach Apothecary Inc.

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Howard Beach Apothecary Inc.

15840 Crossbay Blvd
Howard Beach, NY 11414
Get Directions (~ 317.97 miles)

(718) 738-4343

Business Hours for Howard Beach Apothecary Inc.
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 2:00 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

Duane Reade 14268 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14268 (Walgreens)

2428 Bell Boulevard
Queens, NY 11360
Get Directions (~ 317.97 miles)

(718) 747-0291

Business Hours for Duane Reade 14268 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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

Meadow Park

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Meadow Park

78-10 164Th Street
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Get Directions (~ 318.01 miles)

(718) 591-8300

Business Hours for Meadow Park
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

Samaritan Daytop Village Inc Site 2

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Samaritan Daytop Village Inc Site 2

88-83 Van Wyck Expressway
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Get Directions (~ 318.06 miles)

(718) 657-8010

Business Hours for Samaritan Daytop Village Inc Site 2
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

Walgreens 17680

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 17680

16040 Cross Bay Boulevard
Howard Beach, NY 11414
Get Directions (~ 318.09 miles)

(718) 845-1066

Business Hours for Walgreens 17680
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Silvercrest Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Silvercrest Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

144-45 87th Avenue
Briarwood, NY 11435
Get Directions (~ 318.11 miles)

(718) 480-4026

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Ozanam Hall Nursing Home

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Ozanam Hall Nursing Home

42-41 201St Street
Bayside, NY 11361
Get Directions (~ 318.17 miles)

(718) 423-2000

Business Hours for Ozanam Hall Nursing Home
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #326

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #326

1 Westchester Ave
Port Chester, NY 10573
Get Directions (~ 318.24 miles)

(914) 935-3102

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #326
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Stop & Shop Pharmacy 502

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Stop & Shop Pharmacy 502

25 Waterfront Place
Port Chester, NY 10573
Get Directions (~ 318.26 miles)

(914) 937-7452

Business Hours for Stop & Shop Pharmacy 502
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

Jamaica Outpatient Treatment Program

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Jamaica Outpatient Treatment Program

144-10 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435
Get Directions (~ 318.26 miles)

(718) 206-1990

Business Hours for Jamaica Outpatient Treatment Program
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Modern Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Modern Pharmacy

95-02 Van Wyck Expressway
Queens, NY 11419
Get Directions (~ 318.3 miles)

(888) 585-6874

Business Hours for Modern 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

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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.