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.

Price Chopper Pharmacy 026

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Price Chopper Pharmacy 026

1917 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501
Business Hours for Price Chopper Pharmacy 026
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

Pines at Utica

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Pines at Utica

1800 Butterfield Avenue
Utica, NY 13501
Business Hours for Pines at Utica
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

Mcpike Addiction Treatment Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Mcpike Addiction Treatment Center

1213 Court Street
Utica, NY 13502
Business Hours for Mcpike Addiction Treatment Center
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

New York City - Environmental Protection Police - 2nd Precinct

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for New York City - Environmental Protection Police - 2nd Precinct

21852 State Highway 10
Walton, NY 13856
Business Hours for New York City - Environmental Protection Police - 2nd Precinct
Day Opening Hours

Utica Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Utica Police Department

413 Oriskany Street West
Utica, NY 13502
Business Hours for Utica Police Department
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

Hannaford 8372

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hannaford 8372

1122 Mohawk St.
Utica, NY 13501
Business Hours for Hannaford 8372
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

Delaware Valley Hospital, Inc.

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Delaware Valley Hospital, Inc.

121 Stockton Avenue
Walton, NY 13856
Business Hours for Delaware Valley Hospital, Inc.
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Heritage At The Plains At Parish Homestead

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Heritage At The Plains At Parish Homestead

163 Heritage Circle
Oneonta, NY 13820
Business Hours for Heritage At The Plains At Parish Homestead
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 042

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kinney Drugs 042

21 NY State Route 12
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Business Hours for Kinney Drugs 042
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Kinney Drugs 092

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kinney Drugs 092

261 Utica Blvd
Boonville, NY 13309
Business Hours for Kinney Drugs 092
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 4:00 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 - 6:00 pm

Sunset Nursing & Rehab Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Sunset Nursing & Rehab Center

232 Academy Street
Boonville, NY 13309
Business Hours for Sunset Nursing & Rehab 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

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Click on the buttons below to connect with New York’s approved drug take-back program operators.

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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.