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.

Duane Reade 14194 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14194 (Walgreens)

2683 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14194 (Walgreens)
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

Duane Reade 14265 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14265 (Walgreens)

125-133 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10003
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14265 (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

Duane Reade 14432 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14432 (Walgreens)

5008 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14432 (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

CVS Pharmacy 11075

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11075

2833 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11075
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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 - 6:00 pm

Duane Reade 14104 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14104 (Walgreens)

401 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14104 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

Walgreens 14134

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 14134

100 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
Business Hours for Walgreens 14134
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 14130 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14130 (Walgreens)

4 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14130 (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

Valley Drugs

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Valley Drugs

801 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
Business Hours for Valley Drugs
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

Cobble Hill

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Cobble Hill

380 Henry Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Business Hours for Cobble Hill
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

Duane Reade 14225 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14225 (Walgreens)

2864 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14225 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 8:00 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 - 8:00 pm

Walgreens 14209

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 14209

609 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10024
Business Hours for Walgreens 14209
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 14185

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 14185

100 Delancey Street
New York, NY 10002
Business Hours for Walgreens 14185
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

Rite Aid 04205

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 04205

81 1st. Ave
New York, NY 10003
Business Hours for Rite Aid 04205
Day Opening Hours
Sunday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday7:00 am - 11:59 pm

Duane Reade 14202 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14202 (Walgreens)

700 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14202 (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

NYCO Chemists, INC II

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for NYCO Chemists, INC II

129 Montague St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Business Hours for NYCO Chemists, INC II
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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 - 6:00 pm

Manhattan Internal Medicine Associates

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Manhattan Internal Medicine Associates

145 East 32nd Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10016
Business Hours for Manhattan Internal Medicine Associates
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 12:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

East Village Prescription Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for East Village Prescription Center

41 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009
Business Hours for East Village Prescription Center
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 - 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.