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.

North Park Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for North Park Pharmacy

7924 N 2nd St
Machesney Park, IL 61115
Get Directions (~ 128.65 miles) — opens in a new tab

(815) 633-3431

Business Hours for North Park Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 3:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 08528

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08528

8001 North 2nd Street
Machesney Park, IL 61115
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(815) 636-2949

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08528
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
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Dundee Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Dundee Pharmacy

2750 Dundee Rd, Ste 9
Northbrook, IL 60062
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(847) 480-1000

Business Hours for Dundee Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 2:00 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 - 4:00 pm

Snyder Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Snyder Pharmacy

13521 IL RT 76
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
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(815) 765-1300

Business Hours for Snyder Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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 - 4:00 pm

Hawthorn Woods Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hawthorn Woods Police Department

2 Lagoon Drive
Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
Get Directions (~ 129.65 miles) — opens in a new tab

(847) 438-5500

Business Hours for Hawthorn Woods Police Department
Day Opening Hours
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

Walgreens Healthy Living Pharmacy 13933

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens Healthy Living Pharmacy 13933

108 Wilmot Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
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(847) 580-0000

Business Hours for Walgreens Healthy Living Pharmacy 13933
Day Opening Hours
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

CVS Pharmacy 06371

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06371

914 West Main Street
Olney, IL 62450
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(618) 395-4511

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06371
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 10052

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10052

1515 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
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(847) 251-6223

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10052
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

Troy Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Troy Police Department

116 E. Market St
Troy, IL 62294
Get Directions (~ 129.83 miles) — opens in a new tab

(618) 667-6731

Business Hours for Troy 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

Pecatonica Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Pecatonica Police Department

405 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61032
Get Directions (~ 129.84 miles) — opens in a new tab

(815) 239-2373

Business Hours for Pecatonica Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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
Saturday8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Freeport Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Freeport Police Department

320 W Exchange St
Freeport, IL 61032
Get Directions (~ 129.99 miles) — opens in a new tab

815-235-8222

Walgreens 01994

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 01994

305 S Eastwood Dr
Woodstock, IL 60098
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(815) 338-7880

Business Hours for Walgreens 01994
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 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 - 7:00 pm

Tower Lakes Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Tower Lakes Police Department

400 N Il Route 59
Tower Lakes, IL 60010
Get Directions (~ 130.13 miles) — opens in a new tab

(847) 526-0444

Business Hours for Tower Lakes 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

Hy-Vee Pharmacy #2 (1534)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hy-Vee Pharmacy #2 (1534)

3700 Broadway
Quincy, IL 62305
Get Directions (~ 130.38 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 224-7555

Business Hours for Hy-Vee Pharmacy #2 (1534)
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

Prairie Grove Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Prairie Grove Police Department

3121 Barreville Road
Prairie Grove, IL 60012
Get Directions (~ 130.41 miles) — opens in a new tab

(815) 455-3918

Business Hours for Prairie 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 08540

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08540

1535 West Galena
Freeport, IL 61032
Get Directions (~ 130.62 miles) — opens in a new tab

(815) 232-0053

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08540
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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

CVS Pharmacy 06929

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06929

1171 Franklin Street
Carlyle, IL 62231
Get Directions (~ 130.64 miles) — opens in a new tab

(618) 594-2405

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06929
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

Meijer Pharmacy #281

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Meijer Pharmacy #281

1770 W. Lane Road
Machesney Park, IL 61115
Get Directions (~ 130.64 miles) — opens in a new tab

(815) 721-8710

Business Hours for Meijer Pharmacy #281
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

Wauconda Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Wauconda Police Department

311 S Main St
Wauconda, IL 60084
Get Directions (~ 130.66 miles) — opens in a new tab

(847) 526-2421

Business Hours for Wauconda 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

Walgreens 05045

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 05045

780 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
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(847) 945-0611

Business Hours for Walgreens 05045
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

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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.