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.

Find Convenient Locations

Enter your zip code below to find convenient locations.

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.

Walgreens 15940

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 15940

185 Greenwich St Ste Ll5155
New York, NY 10007
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Walgreens 16415

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Walgreens 16415

185 Greenwich St Suite Ll1207
New York, NY 10007
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Rite Aid 01225

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 01225

534 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10014
Business Hours for Rite Aid 01225
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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 - 5:00 pm

Duane Reade 14101 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14101 (Walgreens)

37 Broadway
New York, NY 10006
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14101 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Grove Apothecary

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Grove Apothecary

302 West 12th Street
New York, NY 10014
Business Hours for Grove Apothecary
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 - 4:00 pm

Coterie Hudson Yards

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Coterie Hudson Yards

505 West 35th Street
New York, NY 10001
Business Hours for Coterie Hudson Yards
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

Duane Reade 14131 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14131 (Walgreens)

1 Whitehall Street
New York, NY 10004
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14131 (Walgreens)
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

Duane Reade 14125 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14125 (Walgreens)

67 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14125 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Duane Reade 14433 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14433 (Walgreens)

455 West 37th Street
New York, NY 10018
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14433 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
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 - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 02435

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 02435

75 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 02435
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 11408

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11408

38 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11408
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Walgreens 16078

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 16078

205 8th Ave
New York, NY 10011
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Walgreens Pharmacy 12732

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens Pharmacy 12732

9408 3rd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Business Hours for Walgreens Pharmacy 12732
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

Walgreens 14400

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 14400

17 John Street
New York, NY 10038
Business Hours for Walgreens 14400
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Duane Reade 21350 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 21350 (Walgreens)

383 West 31st Street
New York, NY 10001
Business Hours for Duane Reade 21350 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Duane Reade 14102 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14102 (Walgreens)

250 Broadway
New York, NY 10007
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14102 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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 - 6:00 pm

Lenox Health Greenwich Village Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Lenox Health Greenwich Village Pharmacy

30 7th Ave
New York, NY 10011
Business Hours for Lenox Health Greenwich Village Pharmacy
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

Rite Aid 04712

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 04712

9302 3rd Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Business Hours for Rite Aid 04712
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

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Click on the buttons below to connect with New York’s approved drug take-back program operators.

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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.