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.

Central Police Services Public Safety Building

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Central Police Services Public Safety Building

45 Elm St
Buffalo, NY 14203

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
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

Gawanda Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Gawanda Police Department

27 East Main St.
Gowanda, NY 14070

Village of Gowanda Municipal Building - Erie County Sheriff's Office substation

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Village of Gowanda Municipal Building - Erie County Sheriff's Office substation

27 E. Main Street
Gowanda, NY 14070
Business Hours for Village of Gowanda Municipal Building - Erie County Sheriff's Office substation
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Dorothy J. Collier Community Center

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Dorothy J. Collier Community Center

118 East Utica Street
Buffalo, NY 14209
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Brooks Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Brooks Pharmacy

4481 Lakeshore Road
Hamburg, NY 14075
Business Hours for Brooks Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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 - 4:00 pm

Town of Collins

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Town of Collins

14093 Mill Street
Collins, NY 14034
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Walgreens 03290

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03290

1556 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
Business Hours for Walgreens 03290
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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

TOPS PHARMACY 250

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 250

1275 Jefferson Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14208
Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 250
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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 - 3:00 pm

Eden Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Eden Library

2901 East Church Street
Eden, NY 14057
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Walgreens 03270

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03270

2601 Sheridan Drive
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Business Hours for Walgreens 03270
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Jesse Nash Health Center (ECSO Security Post)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Jesse Nash Health Center (ECSO Security Post)

608 William Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
Business Hours for Jesse Nash Health Center (ECSO Security Post)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Monday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Walgreens 12408

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 12408

2970 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Amherst, NY 14228
Please contact location for hours of operation.

CVS Pharmacy 00725

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 00725

392 Kenmore Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14223
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 00725
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

TOPS PHARMACY 207

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 207

3035 Niagara Falls Blvd
Amherst, NY 14228
Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 207
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

Erie County Medical Center (ECMC P.d. East Side Entrance)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Erie County Medical Center (ECMC P.d. East Side Entrance)

462 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215

Erie County Medical Center (ECMC P.D. South Side Entrance)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Erie County Medical Center (ECMC P.D. South Side Entrance)

462 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215

Matt Urban Center

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Matt Urban Center

1081 Broadway
Buffalo, NY 14212
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Peaceprints of WNY

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Peaceprints of WNY

335 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215
Please contact location for hours of operation.

TOPS PHARMACY 041

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 041

3980 Maple Road
Amherst, NY 14226
Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 041
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

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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.