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.
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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.

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
Get Directions (~ 2297.78 miles)

(716) 858-3506

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

Matt Urban Center

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Matt Urban Center

1081 Broadway
Buffalo, NY 14212
Get Directions (~ 2297.9 miles)

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
Get Directions (~ 2297.97 miles)

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
Get Directions (~ 2298.14 miles)

(716) 515-0080

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

Walgreens 03857

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03857

3488 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
Get Directions (~ 2298.19 miles)

(716) 834-7223

Business Hours for Walgreens 03857
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 042

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 042

3500 Main Street
Amherst, NY 14226
Get Directions (~ 2298.22 miles)

(716) 515-3250

Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 042
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

TOPS PHARMACY 213

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for TOPS PHARMACY 213

1460 S. Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14220
Get Directions (~ 2298.41 miles)

(716) 515-2060

Business Hours for TOPS PHARMACY 213
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

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
Get Directions (~ 2298.78 miles)

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Rite Aid 10830

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 10830

2175 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14220
Get Directions (~ 2298.81 miles)

(716) 828-0194

Business Hours for Rite Aid 10830
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 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

Autumn View Health Care Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Autumn View Health Care Center

4650 Southwestern Blvd
Hamburg, NY 14075
Get Directions (~ 2298.99 miles)

(716) 648-2450

Business Hours for Autumn View Health Care Center
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

Rite Aid 01689

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 01689

3071-3085 South Park Avenue
Lackawanna, NY 14218
Get Directions (~ 2298.99 miles)

(716) 824-6263

Business Hours for Rite Aid 01689
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 pm - 6:00 pm

Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility

55 Melroy Ave
Lackawanna, NY 14218
Get Directions (~ 2299.09 miles)

(716) 819-5300

Business Hours for Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
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 00747

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 00747

3734 S Park Avenue
Blasdell, NY 14219
Get Directions (~ 2299.17 miles)

(716) 825-4688

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 00747
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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 - 5:00 pm

Rite Aid 01194

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 01194

1941 Seneca Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
Get Directions (~ 2299.24 miles)

(716) 822-5220

Business Hours for Rite Aid 01194
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

Buffalo University PD - Bissell Hall

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Buffalo University PD - Bissell Hall

University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14260
Get Directions (~ 2299.37 miles)

(716) 645-2222

Business Hours for Buffalo University PD - Bissell Hall
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

The Courtyards LLC

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for The Courtyards LLC

5285 South Park Avenue
Hamburg, NY 14075
Get Directions (~ 2299.4 miles)

(716) 649-9111

Business Hours for The Courtyards LLC
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.