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.

Richmond Summer Senior Center

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Richmond Summer Senior Center

337 Summer Street
Buffalo, NY 14222
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(716) 885-3290

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Wurlitzer Family Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Wurlitzer Family Pharmacy

521 Division St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
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(716) 260-1131

Business Hours for Wurlitzer Family Pharmacy
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
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

North Park Branch Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for North Park Branch Library

975 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
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Please contact location for hours of operation.

Crane Branch Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Crane Branch Library

633 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
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Please contact location for hours of operation.

Kenmore Rx Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kenmore Rx Center

2818 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14217
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(716) 874-6360

Business Hours for Kenmore Rx Center
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Erie County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Erie County Sheriff's Office

134 West Eagle Street, Floor 5
Buffalo, NY 14202
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(716) 858-7606

Business Hours for Erie County Sheriff's Office
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

EHS, Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for EHS, Inc.

206 S Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
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(716) 847-0212

Business Hours for EHS, Inc.
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Walgreens 10442

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 10442

2739 Delaware Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217
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(716) 871-1490

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Erie County Sheriff's Office - Headquarters (lobby)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Erie County Sheriff's Office - Headquarters (lobby)

10 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14202
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(716) 858-6305

Seneca Nation Cattaragus Indian Reservation Health Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Seneca Nation Cattaragus Indian Reservation Health Center

36 Thomas Indian School Drive
Irving, NY 14081
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(716) 532-5582

Business Hours for Seneca Nation Cattaragus Indian Reservation Health Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Wanakah Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Wanakah Pharmacy

4923 Lakeshore Road
Hamburg, NY 14075
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(716) 627-3232

Business Hours for Wanakah Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Edward A. Rath County Office Building (Main lobby, Pearl side)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Edward A. Rath County Office Building (Main lobby, Pearl side)

95 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
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(716) 858-7690

Business Hours for Edward A. Rath County Office Building (Main lobby, Pearl side)
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Walgreens 03288

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03288

650 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
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(716) 883-0232

Business Hours for Walgreens 03288
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

TOPS PHARMACY 226

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 226

890 Young Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150
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(716) 692-8286

Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 226
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Central Library ( Downtown Buffalo)

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Central Library ( Downtown Buffalo)

1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14202
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(716) 858-8900

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Bry - Lin Hospital

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Bry - Lin Hospital

1263 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14209
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(716) 886-8200

Business Hours for Bry - Lin Hospital
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 16563

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 16563

1010 MAIN ST.
BUFFALO, NY 14202
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(716) 541-1994

Please contact location for hours of operation.

North Buffalo Community Development Corporation

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for North Buffalo Community Development Corporation

203 Sanders Road
Buffalo, NY 14216
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(716) 464-7771

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Erie Community College - College Safety Office (Main Hall on South Side of Building 1st Floor)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Erie Community College - College Safety Office (Main Hall on South Side of Building 1st Floor)

121 Ellicott St.
Buffalo, NY 14203
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(716) 858-2903

Business Hours for Erie Community College - College Safety Office (Main Hall on South Side of Building 1st Floor)
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

Valley Pharmacy & Medical Supplies

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Valley Pharmacy & Medical Supplies

31 W Main St.
Gowanda, NY 14070
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(716) 532-1700

Business Hours for Valley Pharmacy & Medical Supplies
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
Saturday9:00 am - 3:00 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.