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.

Shawnee Alliance, Social Services

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Shawnee Alliance, Social Services

6355 Brandhorst Drive
Carterville, IL 62918
Business Hours for Shawnee Alliance, Social Services
Day Opening Hours
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

Solid Rock Veterinary Clinic

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Solid Rock Veterinary Clinic

9351 Old Hwy 13
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Business Hours for Solid Rock Veterinary Clinic
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Shawnee Health, Carbondale OB/GYN

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Shawnee Health, Carbondale OB/GYN

101 S. Wall St
Carbondale, IL 62901
Business Hours for Shawnee Health, Carbondale OB/GYN
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 pm - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Shawnee Health - Terrier Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Shawnee Health - Terrier Care

1301 E. Walnut Street, Room J120
Carbondale, IL 62901
Business Hours for Shawnee Health - Terrier Care
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

Shawnee Health Pharmacy Carbondale

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Shawnee Health Pharmacy Carbondale

400 S Lewis Lane, Suite 200
Carbondale, IL 62901
Business Hours for Shawnee Health Pharmacy Carbondale
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

Shawnee Health Same Day

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Shawnee Health Same Day

404 S. Lewis Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
Business Hours for Shawnee Health Same Day
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 4:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saline County Law Enforcement and Detention Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Saline County Law Enforcement and Detention Center

1 N. Main St.
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Business Hours for Saline County Law Enforcement and Detention Center
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

Carbondale Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Carbondale Police Department

501 S. Washington Street
Carbondale, IL 62901
Business Hours for Carbondale Police Department
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

Student Health Center Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Student Health Center Pharmacy

374 E Grand Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901
Business Hours for Student Health Center Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

Shawnee Health - Marion Wellness

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Shawnee Health - Marion Wellness

1700 Wildcat Drive Suite A,
Marion, IL 62959
Business Hours for Shawnee Health - Marion Wellness
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 12:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Bode Drug Vienna

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Bode Drug Vienna

803 1/2 N 1st Street
Vienna, IL 62995
Business Hours for Bode Drug Vienna
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hardin County Pharmacy LLC

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hardin County Pharmacy LLC

7 Ferrell Rd
Rosiclare, IL 62982
Business Hours for Hardin County Pharmacy LLC
Day Opening Hours
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 - 12:00 pm

Pope County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Pope County Sheriff's Office

216 E. Decatur St
Golconda, IL 62938
Business Hours for Pope County Sheriff's Office
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

Metropolis Police Departmen

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Metropolis Police Departmen

1020 Broadway St
Metropolis, IL 62960
Business Hours for Metropolis Police Departmen
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

Bode Drug Inc

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Bode Drug Inc

211 Main St
Mound City, IL 62963
Business Hours for Bode Drug Inc
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Order Mail-Back Supplies/Get More Information

Click on the button to request a mail-back package.

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.