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.

Kew Gardens Community Center

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Kew Gardens Community Center

80-02 Kew Gardens Road suite 202
Queens, NY 11415
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Golden Pharmacy Inc

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Golden Pharmacy Inc

163 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Michaels Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Michaels Pharmacy

163 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Business Hours for Michaels Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Broadway Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Broadway Pharmacy

1538 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Business Hours for Broadway Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 3:00 pm

CLARKSON PHARMACY

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for CLARKSON PHARMACY

524 CLARKSON AVE.
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Bayside Senior Center

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Bayside Senior Center

221-15 Horace Harding Expressway
Queens, NY 11364
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Walgreens 07776

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 07776

1759 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10305
Business Hours for Walgreens 07776
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 am
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 am
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 am
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 am
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Avonora Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Avonora Pharmacy

149-01 Union Turnpike
Queens, NY 11367
Business Hours for Avonora Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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

Salzman Chemists (JPPA Pharmacy Inc.)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Salzman Chemists (JPPA Pharmacy Inc.)

149-19 Union Turnpike
Flushing, NY 11367
Business Hours for Salzman Chemists (JPPA Pharmacy Inc.)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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 - 2:00 pm

Walgreens 10941

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 10941

3000 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Business Hours for Walgreens 10941
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

Bayside Pharmacy Inc.

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Bayside Pharmacy Inc.

221-36 Horace Harding Expy
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
Business Hours for Bayside Pharmacy Inc.
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed

Walgreens 19453

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 19453

69-62 188th Street
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Business Hours for Walgreens 19453
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 - 6:00 pm

Vip88 Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vip88 Pharmacy

61-36 Springfield Boulevard
Queens, NY 11364
Business Hours for Vip88 Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 am
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Walgreens 19586

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 19586

6129 Springfield Boulevard
Queens, NY 11364
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Duane Reade 14256 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14256 (Walgreens)

249 Horace Harding Expressway
Douglaston, NY 11362
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Healthmax Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Healthmax Pharmacy

80-07 JAMAICA AVE
WOODHAVEN, NY 11421
Business Hours for Healthmax Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 8:00 pm

MICHAEL'S PHARMACY

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for MICHAEL'S PHARMACY

531 EAST 7TH STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11218
Business Hours for MICHAEL'S PHARMACY
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Key Care Pharmacy, Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Key Care Pharmacy, Inc.

3411 CHURCH AVE.
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Business Hours for Key Care Pharmacy, Inc.
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Kew Gardens Pharmacy, Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kew Gardens Pharmacy, Inc.

81-57 Lefferts Blvd.
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Business Hours for Kew Gardens Pharmacy, Inc.
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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

Hylan Medicine Cabinet

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Hylan Medicine Cabinet

1988 Hylan Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10306
Business Hours for Hylan Medicine Cabinet
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 - 5:00 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.