Safe Medication Return

Where to safely drop off your unwanted medicine in Illinois

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.

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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.

Itasca Police Department

Drop-Off Location
540 West Irving Park Road
Itasca, IL 60143
Get Directions (~ 114.76 miles)
(630) 773-1004
Byron Police Department

Drop-Off Location
232 W. 2nd St
Byron, IL 61010
Get Directions (~ 114.76 miles)
(815) 732-2136
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 - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
UI Health - Mile Square Health Center -  Cicero

Mail-Back Supply Location
4747 W. Cermak Road
Chicago, IL 60804
Get Directions (~ 114.84 miles)
(312) 996-2000
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 12:00 pm
New City Supportive Living

Mail-Back Supply Location
4707 S Marshfield
Chicago, IL 60609
Get Directions (~ 114.87 miles)
(773) 376-1223
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
Mark Drugs Roselle

Drop-Off Location
384 E Irving Park Rd
Roselle, IL 60172
Get Directions (~ 114.87 miles)
(630) 529-3400
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Walgreens 01249

Drop-off location
4800 W Cermak Rd
Cicero, IL 60804
Get Directions (~ 114.9 miles)
(708) 863-7734
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sears Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
1003 Madison St
Oak Park, IL 60302
Get Directions (~ 114.91 miles)
(708) 386-6304
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
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dallas City Police

Drop-Off Location
120 West 1st
Dallas City, IL 62330
Get Directions (~ 115.02 miles)
(217) 852-3713
Walgreens 11760

Drop-off location
811 Madison St
Oak Park, IL 60302
Get Directions (~ 115.06 miles)
(708) 383-9009
Sunday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
UI Health - Mile Square Health Center - Back of the Yards

Mail-Back Supply Location
4630 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60609
Get Directions (~ 115.06 miles)
(773) 523-2615
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 12:00 pm
OSCO DRUG 3223

Drop-Off Location
7523 Lake St
River Forest, IL 60305
Get Directions (~ 115.06 miles)
(708) 771-4445
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
UI Health - Mile Square Health Center -  South Shore

Mail-Back Supply Location
7037 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60649
Get Directions (~ 115.21 miles)
(312) 355-5590
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Walgreens 03076

Drop-off location
7251 West Lake St
River Forest, IL 60305
Get Directions (~ 115.23 miles)
(708) 366-9960
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 03163

Drop-off location
345 Madison St
Oak Park, IL 60302
Get Directions (~ 115.37 miles)
(708) 386-2157
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 - 5:00 pm
OSCO DRUG 3290

Drop-Off Location
806 W. North Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Get Directions (~ 115.37 miles)
(708) 547-8735
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Walgreens 10350

Drop-off location
7109 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
Get Directions (~ 115.46 miles)
(773) 324-1880
Sunday10:00 am - 8:00 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 - 8:00 pm
Wood Dale Police Department

Drop-Off Location
404 N Wood Dale Road
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Get Directions (~ 115.51 miles)
(630) 766-2060
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
OSCO DRUG 4308

Drop-Off Location
1151 S. Roselle Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60193
Get Directions (~ 115.74 miles)
(847) 895-1600
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
Bensenville Police Department

Drop-Off Location
345 E. Green St
Bensenville, IL 60106
Get Directions (~ 115.81 miles)
(630) 350-3455
SundayClosed
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
SaturdayClosed
CVS Pharmacy 03889

Drop-off location
7929 North Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
Get Directions (~ 115.94 miles)
(708) 366-2298
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 - 5:00 pm
Worden Police Department

Drop-Off Location
115 W Wall Street
Work, IL 62097
Get Directions (~ 116 miles)
(618) 459-2240
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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Mail-Back options include:

  • ● Unwanted medication mail-back envelope
  • ● Inhaler mail-back package
  • ● Injector mail-back package
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Accepted

Medications in any dosage form, except for those listed below, in their original container or sealed bag are accepted.

Not Accepted

  • Herbal remedies
  • Vitamins
  • Supplements
  • Cosmetics
  • Other personal care products
  • Batteries
  • Mercury-containing thermometers
  • Sharps
  • Illicit drugs
  • Empty Medical Devices

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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.

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.

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.