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.

ProHealth Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for ProHealth Pharmacy

385 SECOND AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10010
Business Hours for ProHealth Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 4:00 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

Gristedes Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Gristedes Pharmacy

101 Clark St. #1
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Business Hours for Gristedes Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Gouverneur

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Gouverneur

227 Madison Street
Manhattan, NY 10002
Business Hours for NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Gouverneur
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Duane Reade 14169 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14169 (Walgreens)

155 East 34th Street
New York, NY 10016
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14169 (Walgreens)
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 02557

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 02557

253 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10003
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 02557
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

Cedar Manor

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Cedar Manor

32 Cedar Lane
Ossining, NY 10562
Business Hours for Cedar Manor
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

Sing Sing Correctional Facility

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Sing Sing Correctional Facility

354 Hunter Street
Ossining, NY 10562
Business Hours for Sing Sing Correctional Facility
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:15 am - 3:00 pm
Monday8:15 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday8:15 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday8:15 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday8:15 am - 3:00 pm
Friday8:15 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday8:15 am - 3:00 pm

Walgreens 14127

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 14127

49 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022
Business Hours for Walgreens 14127
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

Quick Rx - Columbus Ave

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Quick Rx - Columbus Ave

909 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Business Hours for Quick Rx - Columbus Ave
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:45 pm

First Avenue Veterinary Hospital

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for First Avenue Veterinary Hospital

335 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10003
Business Hours for First Avenue Veterinary Hospital
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 - 3:00 pm

Mount Sinai Morningside

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Mount Sinai Morningside

1111 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10025
Business Hours for Mount Sinai Morningside
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Walgreens 10135

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 10135

298 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10009
Business Hours for Walgreens 10135
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

Ambulatory Care Brooklyn Heights

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Ambulatory Care Brooklyn Heights

186 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Business Hours for Ambulatory Care Brooklyn Heights
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

Walgreens 14354

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 14354

194 East 2nd Street
New York, NY 10009
Business Hours for Walgreens 14354
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Rite Aid 10579

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 10579

6423 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Business Hours for Rite Aid 10579
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

CVS Pharmacy 07019

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 07019

150 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 07019
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.