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.

HealthSmart Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for HealthSmart Pharmacy

203 Main Street
Ossining, NY 10562
Business Hours for HealthSmart Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 1:00 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 - 4:00 pm

Duane Reade 14128 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14128 (Walgreens)

386 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14128 (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 10827

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10827

3536 Broadway
New York, NY 10031
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10827
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

NYU Langone Medical Center - Outpatient Surgery

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for NYU Langone Medical Center - Outpatient Surgery

339 E. 38th Street
New York, NY 10016
Business Hours for NYU Langone Medical Center - Outpatient Surgery
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Drug Shoppe

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Drug Shoppe

2074 8th Ave.
New York, NY 10026
Business Hours for Drug Shoppe
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Walgreens 14221

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 14221

773 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10065
Business Hours for Walgreens 14221
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

Downtown Brooklyn Health Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Downtown Brooklyn Health Center

177 Livingston Street (Lower Level)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Business Hours for Downtown Brooklyn Health Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Avenue C Pharmacy (Sohan Rx Inc)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Avenue C Pharmacy (Sohan Rx Inc)

178 Avenue C
New York, NY 10009
Business Hours for Avenue C Pharmacy (Sohan Rx Inc)
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 7:00 pm

Hopkins Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hopkins Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare

155 Dean Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Business Hours for Hopkins Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
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 14465 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14465 (Walgreens)

949 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14465 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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

Walgreens 19375

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 19375

7009 13th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11228
Business Hours for Walgreens 19375
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

CVS Pharmacy 11014

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11014

969 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11014
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Nick's Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Nick's Pharmacy

111 Gold Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Business Hours for Nick's Pharmacy
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

Park Chemists Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Park Chemists Pharmacy

500 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Business Hours for Park Chemists Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Amsterdam Pharmacy & Surgical Supplies

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Amsterdam Pharmacy & Surgical Supplies

1743 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10031
Business Hours for Amsterdam Pharmacy & Surgical Supplies
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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 - 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.