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.

UI Health - Sports Medicine University Village

Mail-Back Supply Location
711 West Maxwell St
Chicago, IL 60607
Get Directions (~ 118.6 miles)
(312) 355-2626
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
UI Health - University Village Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
722 W. Maxwell, 2nd Floor Pharmacy
Chicago, IL 60607
Get Directions (~ 118.61 miles)
(312) 355-2345
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
UI Health - University Village Family Medicine

Mail-Back Supply Location
722 W. Maxwell, 2nd Floor Clinic
Chicago, IL 60607
Get Directions (~ 118.61 miles)
(866) 600-2273
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 12:00 pm
UI Health - University Village Pediatric Speciality

Mail-Back Supply Location
722 W. Maxwell, 1st Floor
Chicago, IL 60607
Get Directions (~ 118.61 miles)
(866) 600-2273
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Fullerton Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
5305 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
Get Directions (~ 118.64 miles)
(773) 887-4052
SundayClosed
Monday10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:30 am - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Jersey Community Hospital

Drop-Off Location
400 Maple Summit Road
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Get Directions (~ 118.7 miles)
(618) 498-6402
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 04461

Drop-off location
501 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60607
Get Directions (~ 118.93 miles)
(312) 492-8559
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
OSCO DRUG 3477

Drop-Off Location
4734 N Cumberland Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
Get Directions (~ 118.94 miles)
(773) 625-5525
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 - 5:00 pm
Metropolitan Veterinary Care

Mail-Back Supply Location
1556 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
Get Directions (~ 119.02 miles)
(312) 757-7809
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Walgreens 05962

Drop-off location
4820 N Cumberland Ave
Norridge, IL 60706
Get Directions (~ 119.06 miles)
(708) 583-2133
Sunday8:00 am - 10:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 08740

Drop-off location
2427 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
Get Directions (~ 119.07 miles)
(773) 342-6060
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
Walgreens 03948

Drop-off location
5140 W Diversey Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
Get Directions (~ 119.18 miles)
(773) 685-8759
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
Walgreens 07457

Drop-off location
12000 Princeton Dr
Huntley, IL 60142
Get Directions (~ 119.31 miles)
(224) 569-6518
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 - 5:00 pm
Village of Carpentersville Police Department

Drop-off location
1200 Lw Besinger Drive
Carpentersville, IL 60110
Get Directions (~ 119.4 miles)
(847) 551-3481
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
Walgreens 04978

Drop-off location
111 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60661
Get Directions (~ 119.41 miles)
(312) 463-9142
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Burnham Park Animal Hospital

Mail-Back Supply Location
1025 S State St.
Chicago, IL 60605
Get Directions (~ 119.43 miles)
(312) 663-9200
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 - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
West Loop Pharmacy in Haymarket Center

Drop-Off Location
120 N. Sangamon Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Get Directions (~ 119.49 miles)
(312) 226-7984
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
CVS Pharmacy 11376

Drop-off location
1034 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Get Directions (~ 119.53 miles)
(312) 705-2004
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
Presence Saints Mary And Elizabeth Medical Center Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
2233 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
Get Directions (~ 119.6 miles)
(877) 737-4636
Sunday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 08735

Drop-off location
3940 West Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60647
Get Directions (~ 119.62 miles)
(773) 486-0343
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
Lavir Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
4959 Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
Get Directions (~ 119.69 miles)
(773) 853-2365
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
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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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.