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.

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Columbia County Sheriff's Office

85 Industrial Tract
Hudson, NY 12534
Business Hours for Columbia 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

Albany County Probation Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Albany County Probation Department

60 South Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12207
Business Hours for Albany County Probation Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hudson Park Rehabilitation

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hudson Park Rehabilitation

325 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12204
Business Hours for Hudson Park Rehabilitation
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

Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker

345 Northern Boulevard
Albany, NY 12204
Business Hours for Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker
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

Home of Good Shepherd - Malta Residence

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Home of Good Shepherd - Malta Residence

26 Rockrose Way
Malta, NY 12020
Business Hours for Home of Good Shepherd - Malta Residence
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 8:00 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 - 8:00 pm

Hannaford 8416

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Hannaford 8416

32 State Route 82
Hudson, NY 12534
Business Hours for Hannaford 8416
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:30 am - 2:00 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
Saturday9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Hannaford 8416

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hannaford 8416

32 State Route 82
Hudson, NY 12534
Business Hours for Hannaford 8416
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:30 am - 2:00 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
Saturday9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Riverside Center For Rehab & Nursing

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Riverside Center For Rehab & Nursing

90 North Main St
Castleton, NY 12033
Business Hours for Riverside Center For Rehab & Nursing
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

CVS Pharmacy 05049

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 05049

2 West Road
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 05049
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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

Price Chopper Pharmacy 138

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Price Chopper Pharmacy 138

873 New Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110
Business Hours for Price Chopper Pharmacy 138
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
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Walgreens 17722

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 17722

90 West Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Business Hours for Walgreens 17722
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm

North Country Nursing & Rehab

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for North Country Nursing & Rehab

182 Highland Road
Massena, NY 13602
Business Hours for North Country Nursing & Rehab
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

Rensselaer City Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rensselaer City Police Department

201 Broadway
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Business Hours for Rensselaer City 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

Samaritan Hospital of Troy NY INC

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Samaritan Hospital of Troy NY INC

600 Northern Boulevard
Albany, NY 12204
Business Hours for Samaritan Hospital of Troy NY INC
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 10446

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 10446

135 South Liberty Drive
Stony Point, NY 10980
Business Hours for Walgreens 10446
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

CVS Pharmacy 01087

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 01087

20 Filors Lane
Stony Point, NY 10980
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 01087
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 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.