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.

North Park Branch Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for North Park Branch Library

975 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
Get Directions (~ 2295.61 miles)

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
Get Directions (~ 2295.61 miles)

Please contact location for hours of operation.

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
Get Directions (~ 2295.69 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 2295.69 miles)

(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

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
Get Directions (~ 2295.73 miles)

(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

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
Get Directions (~ 2295.73 miles)

(716) 858-6305

Business Hours for Erie County Sheriff's Office - Headquarters (lobby)
Day Opening Hours

Wanakah Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Wanakah Pharmacy

4923 Lakeshore Road
Hamburg, NY 14075
Get Directions (~ 2295.79 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 2295.85 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 2295.89 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 2295.94 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 2295.95 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 2296.04 miles)

(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

North Buffalo Community Development Corporation

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for North Buffalo Community Development Corporation

203 Sanders Road
Buffalo, NY 14216
Get Directions (~ 2296.07 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 2296.09 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 2296.13 miles)

(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

Central Police Services Public Safety Building

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Central Police Services Public Safety Building

45 Elm St
Buffalo, NY 14203
Get Directions (~ 2296.22 miles)

(716) 858-8219

Business Hours for Central Police Services Public Safety Building
Day Opening Hours

Roswell Park Cancer /nsi Corp Pharmacy Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Roswell Park Cancer /nsi Corp Pharmacy Department

665 Elm Street
Buffalo, NY 14263
Get Directions (~ 2296.3 miles)

(716) 845-8999

Business Hours for Roswell Park Cancer /nsi Corp Pharmacy Department
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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

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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.