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 08757

Drop-off location
4001 Main Street
Skokie, IL 60076
Get Directions (~ 125.84 miles)
Please contact location for hours of operation.
CVS Pharmacy 05619

Drop-off location
25 Northwest Highway
Cary, IL 60013
Get Directions (~ 125.85 miles)
(847) 516-7020
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Calhoun County Sheriffs Department / Calhoun County Jail

Drop-off location
301 South County Road
Hardin, IL 62047
Get Directions (~ 125.86 miles)
(618) 576-2417
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
Good Shepherd Hospital

Drop-Off Location
450 W Highway 22
Barrington, IL 60010
Get Directions (~ 126.02 miles)
(847) 381-0123
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
CVS Pharmacy 03259

Drop-off location
126 South Buchanan St.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Get Directions (~ 126.05 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
Madison County Circuit Court

Mail-Back Supply Location
155 N. Main Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Get Directions (~ 126.07 miles)
(618) 296-6200
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 04778

Drop-off location
101 Asbury Ave.
Evanston, IL 60202
Get Directions (~ 126.15 miles)
(847) 905-3300
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
Wood River Police Department

Drop-Off Location
550 E. Madison Avenue
Wood River, IL 62095
Get Directions (~ 126.16 miles)
(618) 251-3113
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
Alton Police Department

Drop-Off Location
1700 East Broadway
Alton, IL 62002
Get Directions (~ 126.19 miles)
(618) 463-3505
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
Genoa Healthcare 00152

Drop-off location
1400 W. Greenleaf Ave. Suite 101
Chicago, IL 60626
Get Directions (~ 126.25 miles)
(773) 977-7330
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 15066

Drop-off location
3945 Dempster
Skokie, IL 60076
Get Directions (~ 126.33 miles)
(847) 674-5876
Sunday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Rock Valley College Police Department

Drop-Off Location
3301 N Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61114
Get Directions (~ 126.57 miles)
(815) 966-2900
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 3465

Drop-Off Location
9449 Skokie Blvd
Skokie, IL 60077
Get Directions (~ 126.58 miles)
(847) 677-2564
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
Presence Saint Francis Hospital

Drop-Off Location
355 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
Get Directions (~ 126.59 miles)
(847) 316-4000
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 02788

Drop-off location
20 East Dundee Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Get Directions (~ 126.68 miles)
(847) 459-3800
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 - 6:00 pm
Savanna Police Department

Drop-off location
333 Chicago Avenue
Savanna, IL 61074
Get Directions (~ 126.72 miles)
(815) 273-2246
Please contact location for hours of operation.
CVS Pharmacy 10467

Drop-off location
3780 Willow Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
Get Directions (~ 126.75 miles)
(847) 326-1201
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
Kildeer Police Department

Drop-Off Location
21911 Quentin Road
Kildeer, IL 60047
Get Directions (~ 126.78 miles)
(847) 438-6644
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
Hartig Drug Company

Drop-Off Location
218 Chicago Ave
Savanna, IL 61074
Get Directions (~ 126.8 miles)
(815) 273-2713
SundayClosed
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 - 1:00 pm
Walgreens 05683

Drop-off location
1403 Waukegan Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
Get Directions (~ 126.89 miles)
(847) 998-1442
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
Clay Medical Center

Mail-Back Supply Location
165 Kinnamin Drive
Flora, IL 62389
Get Directions (~ 126.96 miles)
(618) 662-8386
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
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Mail-Back options include:

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  • ● 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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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.