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.

Lyell Branch, Rochester Public

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Lyell Branch, Rochester Public

956 Lyell Avenue
Rochester, NY 14606
Business Hours for Lyell Branch, Rochester Public
Day Opening Hours
Monday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Catholic Charities and Community Services - Freedom House

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Catholic Charities and Community Services - Freedom House

146 Hobart Street
Rochester, NY 14611
Business Hours for Catholic Charities and Community Services - Freedom House
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Maplewood Community Library, Rochester Public

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Maplewood Community Library, Rochester Public

1111 Dewey Avenue
Rochester, NY 14613
Business Hours for Maplewood Community Library, Rochester Public
Day Opening Hours
Monday11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Arnett Branch, Rochester Public Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Arnett Branch, Rochester Public Library

310 Arnett Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14619
Business Hours for Arnett Branch, Rochester Public Library
Day Opening Hours
Monday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Walgreens 19354

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 19354

437 Lyell Avenue
Rochester, NY 14606
Business Hours for Walgreens 19354
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 - 6:00 pm

Alfred Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Alfred Pharmacy

36 N. Main St
Alfred, NY 14802
Business Hours for Alfred Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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

Rochester Regional Health Genesee Campus Apothecary

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rochester Regional Health Genesee Campus Apothecary

89 Genesee Street
Rochester, NY 14611
Business Hours for Rochester Regional Health Genesee Campus Apothecary
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Depaul Woodcrest Commons

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Depaul Woodcrest Commons

4455 W. Henrietta Rd
Henrietta, NY 14467
Business Hours for Depaul Woodcrest Commons
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

Unity Living Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Unity Living Center

89 Genesee Street
Rochester, NY 14611
Business Hours for Unity Living Center
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Conesus Lake Nursing Home

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Conesus Lake Nursing Home

6131 Big Tree
Livonia, NY 14487
Business Hours for Conesus Lake Nursing Home
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

Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

425 Beach Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
Business Hours for Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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

Catholic Charities and Community Services - Liberty Manor

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Catholic Charities and Community Services - Liberty Manor

997 Saint Paul Street
Rochester, NY 14608
Business Hours for Catholic Charities and Community Services - Liberty Manor
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Evelyn Brandon Chemical Dependency Clinic

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Evelyn Brandon Chemical Dependency Clinic

81 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14608
Business Hours for Evelyn Brandon Chemical Dependency Clinic
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

The Brook At High Falls – Ny

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for The Brook At High Falls – Ny

2150 Saint Paul Street
Rochester, NY 14621
Business Hours for The Brook At High Falls – Ny
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Phillis Wheatley Community Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Phillis Wheatley Community Library

33 Doctor Samuel McCree Way
Rochester, NY 14608
Business Hours for Phillis Wheatley Community Library
Day Opening Hours
Monday11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Strong Memorial Hospital-University of Rochester

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Strong Memorial Hospital-University of Rochester

10 Miracle Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
Business Hours for Strong Memorial Hospital-University of Rochester
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
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.