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.

Lenox Hill Hospital

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Lenox Hill Hospital

100 East 77th Street
New York, NY 10021
Business Hours for Lenox Hill Hospital
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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 - 4:00 pm

Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital

210 East 64th Street
New York, NY 10021
Business Hours for Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
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

Karnaby Drugs

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Karnaby Drugs

3851 Broadway
New York, NY 10032
Business Hours for Karnaby Drugs
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 - 5:00 pm

Ahma Rx

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Ahma Rx

2381 FREDERICK DOUGLAS BLVD.
NEW YORK, NY 10027
Business Hours for Ahma Rx
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

Ohana Pharmacy Inc

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Ohana Pharmacy Inc

1690 86th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214
Business Hours for Ohana Pharmacy Inc
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 - 5:00 pm

Duane Reade 14145 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14145 (Walgreens)

1191 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10065
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14145 (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 02080

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 02080

202 South Highland Avenue
Ossining, NY 10562
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 02080
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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

Duane Reade 14292 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14292 (Walgreens)

1091 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10075
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14292 (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

HealthSource Pharmacy - 1st Ave

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for HealthSource Pharmacy - 1st Ave

1000 1st Avenue At 55th Street
New York, NY 10022-4105
Business Hours for HealthSource Pharmacy - 1st Ave
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
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Hamilton Drugs

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hamilton Drugs

4514 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Business Hours for Hamilton Drugs
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 4:00 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
Friday9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Lenox Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Lenox Pharmacy

27 Lenox Ave
New York, NY 10026
Business Hours for Lenox 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

Duane Reade 14382 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14382 (Walgreens)

300 West 135th Street
New York, NY 10027
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14382 (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

Harlem Outpatient Treatment Program

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Harlem Outpatient Treatment Program

2090 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd
New York, NY 10027
Business Hours for Harlem Outpatient Treatment Program
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Duane Reade 14392 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14392 (Walgreens)

1052-1055 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14392 (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

Mount Sinai Hospital

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Mount Sinai Hospital

1 Gustave Levy Place
New York, NY 10029
Business Hours for Mount Sinai Hospital
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

Twins Pharmacy 2

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Twins Pharmacy 2

4073-4075 Broadway Ave
New York, NY 10032
Business Hours for Twins Pharmacy 2
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

Smart Aid Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Smart Aid Pharmacy

708 St. Nicholas Ave.
New York, NY 10031
Business Hours for Smart Aid Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Nypres Pharmacy Inc.

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Nypres Pharmacy Inc.

1083 ST NICHOLAS AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Business Hours for Nypres Pharmacy Inc.
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday10:30 am - 3:30 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.