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.

St. Joe Highland

Drop-Off Location
12866 Troxler Avenue
Highland, IL 62249
Get Directions (~ 124.42 miles)
(618) 651-2600
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 3407

Drop-Off Location
5532 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640
Get Directions (~ 124.57 miles)
(773) 784-7348
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
929 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
Get Directions (~ 124.66 miles)
(773) 433-1800
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
5625 N Ridge Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
Get Directions (~ 124.91 miles)
(773) 989-7546
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
12630 State Route 143
Highland, IL 62249
Get Directions (~ 125.02 miles)
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
2701 Godfrey Rd.
Godfrey, IL 62035
Get Directions (~ 125.05 miles)
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
2610 State St
Alton, IL 62002
Get Directions (~ 125.14 miles)
(618) 466-8179
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
2615 Edwards St. Suite 102
Alton, IL 62002
Get Directions (~ 125.16 miles)
(618) 208-6937
Please contact location for hours of operation.
Cary Police Department

Drop-Off Location
654 Village Hall Dr
Cary, IL 60013
Get Directions (~ 125.24 miles)
(847) 639-2341
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
2013 Mcfarland Road
Rockford, IL 61107
Get Directions (~ 125.41 miles)
(815) 721-8610
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
101 N Main St
Palestine, IL 62451
Get Directions (~ 125.41 miles)
(618) 586-5010
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
6150 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60660
Get Directions (~ 125.45 miles)
(773) 274-9337
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
305 Illinois St
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
Get Directions (~ 125.46 miles)
(847) 639-2411
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
1 West Edwardsville Rd.
Wood River, IL 62095
Get Directions (~ 125.52 miles)
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
177 West Virginia Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Get Directions (~ 125.58 miles)
(815) 444-4603
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
1260 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
Get Directions (~ 125.64 miles)
(773) 856-0944
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
110 N County Rd.
Hardin, IL 62047
Get Directions (~ 125.73 miles)
(618) 576-2619
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
1005 Broadway
Quincy, IL 62301
Get Directions (~ 125.73 miles)
(217) 223-8400
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
Nauvoo Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
1350 Mulholland St
Nauvoo, IL 62354
Get Directions (~ 125.73 miles)
(217) 453-2717
SundayClosed
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
Saturday8:00 am - 12:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 08980

Drop-off location
6510 North Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60626
Get Directions (~ 125.83 miles)
(773) 338-4384
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 08757

Drop-off location
4001 Main Street
Skokie, IL 60076
Get Directions (~ 125.84 miles)
Please contact location for hours of operation.
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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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Hours:

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.