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.

CVS Pharmacy 02863

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 02863

2045 Plum Grove Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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(847) 303-2451

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 02863
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

Cherry Valley Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Cherry Valley Police Department

806 E State St
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
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(815) 332-3432

Meijer Pharmacy #206

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Meijer Pharmacy #206

400 S. Randall Road
Algonquin, IL 60102
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(847) 960-7810

Business Hours for Meijer Pharmacy #206
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Walgreens 05057

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 05057

3153 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60618
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(773) 588-9196

Business Hours for Walgreens 05057
Day Opening Hours
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 3441

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for OSCO DRUG 3441

2940 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
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(773) 348-4155

Business Hours for OSCO DRUG 3441
Day Opening Hours
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

Paul House and Healthcare Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Paul House and Healthcare Center

3800 N. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
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(773) 478-4222

Business Hours for Paul House and Healthcare 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

OSCO DRUG 3481

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for OSCO DRUG 3481

481 Busse Hwy
Park Ridge, IL 60068
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(847) 696-3680

Business Hours for OSCO DRUG 3481
Day Opening Hours
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 09709

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 09709

4010 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
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(773) 286-0309

Business Hours for Walgreens 09709
Day Opening Hours
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

Lakeview Pediatrics

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lakeview Pediatrics

1333 W. Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
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(773) 880-1738

Business Hours for Lakeview Pediatrics
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 1:00 pm

North Center Animal Hospital

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for North Center Animal Hospital

1808 W Addison St.
Chicago, IL 60613
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(773) 327-5050

Business Hours for North Center Animal Hospital
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Pharmacy

836 W Wellington Ave, Suite 1801
Chicago, IL 60657
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872-843-3160

Business Hours for Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

OSCO DRUG 3442

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for OSCO DRUG 3442

4032 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
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(773) 478-8750

Business Hours for OSCO DRUG 3442
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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 - 5:00 pm

Wellcreek Pharmacy-Bethalto

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Wellcreek Pharmacy-Bethalto

333 W Bethalto Dr, Ste B
Bethalto, IL 62010
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(618) 377-5356

Business Hours for Wellcreek Pharmacy-Bethalto
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
Saturday9:00 am - 3:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 04581

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 04581

7139 North Milwaukee Avenue
Niles, IL 60714
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(847) 647-6422

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 04581
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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 08751

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08751

4051 North Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60618
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(773) 871-2611

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08751
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

OSCO DRUG 3632

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for OSCO DRUG 3632

3630 North Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
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(773) 327-1485

Business Hours for OSCO DRUG 3632
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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 - 5:00 pm

Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago

2900 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60657
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(773) 665-3000

Business Hours for Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 8:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 8:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 08753

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08753

3637 N. Southport
Chicago, IL 60613
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(773) 348-5282

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08753
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

Walgreens 03698

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03698

3201 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
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(773) 327-3591

Business Hours for Walgreens 03698
Day Opening Hours
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

Animal House Of Chicago

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Animal House Of Chicago

2752 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
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(773) 878-8002

Business Hours for Animal House Of Chicago
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 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.