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.

Rock Valley College Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Rock Valley College Police Department

1400 Big Thunder Blvd
Belvidere, IL 61008
Get Directions (~ 124.3 miles) — opens in a new tab

(815) 921-4356

Business Hours for Rock Valley College 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

St. Joe Highland

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for St. Joe Highland

12866 Troxler Avenue
Highland, IL 62249
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(618) 651-2600

Business Hours for St. Joe Highland
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

Winnebago County Health Department

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Winnebago County Health Department

555 North Court Street
Rockford, IL 61103
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(815) 720-4000

Business Hours for Winnebago County Health Department
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

OSCO DRUG 3407

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for OSCO DRUG 3407

5532 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640
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(773) 784-7348

Business Hours for OSCO DRUG 3407
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

The Admiral at the Lake

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for The Admiral at the Lake

929 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
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(773) 433-1800

Business Hours for The Admiral at the Lake
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

Walgreens 04542

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04542

5625 N Ridge Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
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(773) 989-7546

Business Hours for Walgreens 04542
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 06926

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06926

12630 State Route 143
Highland, IL 62249
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(618) 654-8628

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06926
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 06831

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06831

2701 Godfrey Rd.
Godfrey, IL 62035
Get Directions (~ 125.05 miles) — opens in a new tab

(618) 466-1211

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06831
Day Opening Hours
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

Walgreens 03714

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03714

2610 State St
Alton, IL 62002
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(618) 466-8179

Business Hours for Walgreens 03714
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Genoa Healthcare 20047

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Genoa Healthcare 20047

2615 Edwards St. Suite 102
Alton, IL 62002
Get Directions (~ 125.16 miles) — opens in a new tab

(618) 208-6937

Business Hours for Genoa Healthcare 20047
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Cary Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Cary Police Department

654 Village Hall Dr
Cary, IL 60013
Get Directions (~ 125.24 miles) — opens in a new tab

(847) 639-2341

Business Hours for Cary Police Department
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

Meijer Pharmacy #192

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Meijer Pharmacy #192

2013 Mcfarland Road
Rockford, IL 61107
Get Directions (~ 125.41 miles) — opens in a new tab

(815) 721-8610

Business Hours for Meijer Pharmacy #192
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

Harmon's Drug Store, Inc

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Harmon's Drug Store, Inc

101 N Main St
Palestine, IL 62451
Get Directions (~ 125.41 miles) — opens in a new tab

(618) 586-5010

Business Hours for Harmon's Drug Store, Inc
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

CVS Pharmacy 08747

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08747

6150 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60660
Get Directions (~ 125.45 miles) — opens in a new tab

(773) 274-9337

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08747
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

Fox River Grove Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Fox River Grove Police Department

305 Illinois St
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
Get Directions (~ 125.46 miles) — opens in a new tab

(847) 639-2411

Business Hours for Fox River Grove Police Department
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

CVS Pharmacy 06833

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06833

1 West Edwardsville Rd.
Wood River, IL 62095
Get Directions (~ 125.52 miles) — opens in a new tab

(618) 254-3610

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06833
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 10628

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10628

177 West Virginia Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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(815) 444-4603

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10628
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Friday12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Chicago Healthmart Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Chicago Healthmart Pharmacy

1260 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
Get Directions (~ 125.64 miles) — opens in a new tab

(773) 856-0944

Business Hours for Chicago Healthmart Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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
Saturday10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fox Family Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Fox Family Pharmacy

110 N County Rd.
Hardin, IL 62047
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(618) 576-2619

Business Hours for Fox Family Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 - 12:00 pm

Blessing Hospital

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Blessing Hospital

1005 Broadway
Quincy, IL 62301
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(217) 223-8400

Business Hours for Blessing 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

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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.