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.

St. Catherine LaBoure Health Care Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for St. Catherine LaBoure Health Care Center

2157 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
Business Hours for St. Catherine LaBoure Health Care 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

North Park Branch Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for North Park Branch Library

975 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
Please contact location for hours of operation.

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
Business Hours for Erie County Medical Center (ecmc P.d. East Side Entrance)
Day Opening Hours

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
Business Hours for Erie County Medical Center (ECMC P.D. South Side Entrance)
Day Opening Hours

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.

Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga

575 Cayuga Creek Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Business Hours for Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga
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 232

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 232

2101 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14207
Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 232
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

DePaul Glenwell- Memory Care

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for DePaul Glenwell- Memory Care

2248 Old Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Business Hours for DePaul Glenwell- Memory Care
Day Opening Hours

DePaul Glenwell- Assisted Living

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for DePaul Glenwell- Assisted Living

2248 Old Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Business Hours for DePaul Glenwell- Assisted Living
Day Opening Hours

Rite Aid 10827

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 10827

2585 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
Business Hours for Rite Aid 10827
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

Garden Gate Health Care Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Garden Gate Health Care Center

2365 Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Business Hours for Garden Gate Health Care Center
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
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
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library

1187 East Delavan Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
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

Kenmore Rx Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kenmore Rx Center

2818 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14217
Business Hours for Kenmore Rx Center
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 - 6:00 pm

Bartholomews Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartholomews Pharmacy

2 Elm St
Franklinville, NY 14737
Business Hours for Bartholomews Pharmacy
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 - 1:00 pm

Rite Aid 10838

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 10838

2561 Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Business Hours for Rite Aid 10838
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

TOPS PHARMACY 131

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 131

700 Thruway Plaza Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 131
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

Holland Town Hall - NYSP / ECSO Substation (entrance bottom of stairs)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Holland Town Hall - NYSP / ECSO Substation (entrance bottom of stairs)

47 Pearl St
Holland, NY 14080
Business Hours for Holland Town Hall - NYSP / ECSO Substation (entrance bottom of stairs)
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Island Prescription Center, LLC

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Island Prescription Center, LLC

1728 Grand Island Blvd
Grand Island, NY 14072
Business Hours for Island Prescription Center, LLC
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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 - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 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.