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.

Find Convenient Locations

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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.

Kinney Drugs 080

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kinney Drugs 080

513 North Cayuga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Business Hours for Kinney Drugs 080
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 1:00 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 - 6:00 pm

Price Chopper Pharmacy 161

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Price Chopper Pharmacy 161

5631 State Highway 12
Norwich, NY 13815
Business Hours for Price Chopper Pharmacy 161
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 - 5:00 pm

Genoa Healthcare 20491

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Genoa Healthcare 20491

201 East Green Street Suite P
Ithaca, NY 14850
Business Hours for Genoa Healthcare 20491
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:30 pm

City of Ithaca Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for City of Ithaca Police Department

120 East Clinton Street
Ithaca, NY 14851
Business Hours for City of Ithaca Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Oak Hill Manor

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Oak Hill Manor

602 Hudson Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Business Hours for Oak Hill Manor
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

Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing

318 S. Albany Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Business Hours for Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
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 00502

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 00502

625 W Clinton St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 00502
Day Opening Hours
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

NYS Home for Veterans and their Dependents

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for NYS Home for Veterans and their Dependents

4207 New York 220
Oxford, NY 13830
Please contact location for hours of operation.

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Mohawk Valley

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Mohawk Valley

99 Sixth Avenue
Ilion, NY 13357
Business Hours for The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Mohawk Valley
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

Kinney Drugs 027

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kinney Drugs 027

40 1st St
Ilion, NY 13357
Business Hours for Kinney Drugs 027
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:15 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
Saturday8:30 am - 6:30 pm

Walgreens 17603

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 17603

17 East State Street
Ilion, NY 13357
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Kinney Drugs 020

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kinney Drugs 020

7395 Utica Blvd.
Lowville, NY 13367
Business Hours for Kinney Drugs 020
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 - 7:00 pm

Lewis County Health System

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Lewis County Health System

7785 N. State Street
Lowville, NY 13367
Business Hours for Lewis County Health System
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

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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.