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.

Hebron Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hebron Police Department

12007 Prairie Ave
Hebron, IL 60034
Get Directions (~ 140.74 miles)

(815) 648-2351

Business Hours for Hebron Police Department
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday7:00 am - 3:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

Lake Villa Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Lake Villa Police Department

65 Cedar Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
Get Directions (~ 140.8 miles)

(847) 356-6106

Business Hours for Lake Villa 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

Fairview Heights Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Fairview Heights Police Department

10027 Bunkum Road
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Get Directions (~ 140.93 miles)

(618) 489-2100

Business Hours for Fairview Heights 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

Bandys Pharmacy II

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Bandys Pharmacy II

207 E Huron
Irvington, IL 62848
Get Directions (~ 141.2 miles)

(618) 249-6905

Business Hours for Bandys Pharmacy II
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Walgreens 04097

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04097

7501 Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031
Get Directions (~ 141.65 miles)

(847) 265-9641

Business Hours for Walgreens 04097
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

Walgreens 03078

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03078

1811 Belvidere Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
Get Directions (~ 142.1 miles)

(847) 244-7550

Business Hours for Walgreens 03078
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

Walgreens 04602

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04602

2510 State St
East St Louis, IL 62205
Get Directions (~ 142.23 miles)

(618) 875-5085

Business Hours for Walgreens 04602
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

CVS Pharmacy 02901

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 02901

3001 Washington Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
Get Directions (~ 142.23 miles)

(847) 406-2261

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 02901
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

Lindenhurst Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Lindenhurst Police Department

2300 E. Grand Ave
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Get Directions (~ 142.26 miles)

(847) 356-5400

Business Hours for Lindenhurst 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 01172

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 01172

2020 East Grand Avenue
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Get Directions (~ 142.43 miles)

(847) 356-4302

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 01172
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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

Medicate Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Medicate Pharmacy

100 N 8th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
Get Directions (~ 142.49 miles)

(877) 770-4633

Business Hours for Medicate Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 am
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 am
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 am
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 am
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 am
Saturday10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Walgreens 03750

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03750

709 North Greenbay Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
Get Directions (~ 142.87 miles)

(847) 662-8091

Business Hours for Walgreens 03750
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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 - 6:00 pm

Solid Waste Agency Of Lake City

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Solid Waste Agency Of Lake City

1311 N Estes St.
Gurnee, IL 60031
Get Directions (~ 142.89 miles)

(847) 377-4950

Business Hours for Solid Waste Agency Of Lake City
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

Dauber Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Dauber Pharmacy

16 E Main St
Mascoutah, IL 62258
Get Directions (~ 143.94 miles)

(618) 566-8521

Business Hours for Dauber Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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 - 3:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 06830

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06830

4609 W. Main Street
Belleville, IL 62226
Get Directions (~ 144.7 miles)

(618) 355-4851

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06830
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

Swansea Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Swansea Police Department

1400 North Illinois Street
Swansea, IL 62226
Get Directions (~ 144.82 miles)

(618) 233-8114

Business Hours for Swansea 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 04024

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04024

5890 North Belt West
Belleville, IL 62226
Get Directions (~ 144.97 miles)

(618) 277-4440

Business Hours for Walgreens 04024
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

Antioch Il Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Antioch Il Police Department

433 Orchard St.
Antioch, IL 60002
Get Directions (~ 145.81 miles)

(847) 395-8585

Business Hours for Antioch Il Police 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

Fairfield Memorial Hospital

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Fairfield Memorial Hospital

303 Nw 11th St.
Fairfield, IL 62837
Get Directions (~ 148.53 miles)

(618) 842-2611

Business Hours for Fairfield Memorial 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

Zion Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Zion Police Department

2101 Salem Blvd
Zion, IL 60099
Get Directions (~ 148.63 miles)

(847) 872-8000

Business Hours for Zion 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

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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.