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.

Kinney Drugs 048

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kinney Drugs 048

822 James Street
Clayton, NY 13624
Business Hours for Kinney Drugs 048
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 00547

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 00547

1431 Mount Hope Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 00547
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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

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

Walgreens 18364

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 18364

135 West Main Street
Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Business Hours for Walgreens 18364
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

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

Elcor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Elcor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

48 Colonial Drive
Horseheads, NY 14845
Business Hours for Elcor Nursing And Rehabilitation 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

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

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

Charlotte Branch, Rochester Public

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Charlotte Branch, Rochester Public

3557 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY 14612
Please contact location for hours of operation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elmira Heights Village Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Elmira Heights Village Police Department

215 Elmwood Avenue
Elmira Heights, NY 14903
Business Hours for Elmira Heights Village Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:30 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.