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.

Wanakah Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Wanakah Pharmacy

4923 Lakeshore Road
Hamburg, NY 14075
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
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
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

Buffalo Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Buffalo Center

1014 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
Business Hours for Buffalo 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

TOPS PHARMACY 226

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 226

890 Young Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150
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

Rite Aid 03521

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 03521

1410 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
Business Hours for Rite Aid 03521
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Rite Aid 01649

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 01649

81 West Main Street
Gowanda, NY 14070
Business Hours for Rite Aid 01649
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 6:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Bry - Lin Hospital

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Bry - Lin Hospital

1263 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14209
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

COMMUNITY, A WALGREENS PHARMACY #16563

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for COMMUNITY, A WALGREENS PHARMACY #16563

1010 MAIN ST.
BUFFALO, NY 14202
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
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
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

Rite Aid 00107

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 00107

654 Colvin Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217
Business Hours for Rite Aid 00107
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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

Central Police Services Public Safety Building

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Central Police Services Public Safety Building

45 Elm St
Buffalo, NY 14203
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
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

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.

Eden Rehab & Nursing Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Eden Rehab & Nursing Center

2806 George Street
Eden, NY 14057
Business Hours for Eden Rehab & 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

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

Gowanda Rehab & Nursing Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Gowanda Rehab & Nursing Center

100 Miller Street
Gowanda, NY 14070
Business Hours for Gowanda Rehab & 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

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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.