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.

White County Sheriff's Department

Drop-Off Location
108 N. Main Cross St
Carmi, IL 62821
Get Directions (~ 170.77 miles)
(618) 382-5321
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
Medicenter Pharmacy Duquoin

Drop-Off Location
204 S Washington St
Duquoin, IL 62832
Get Directions (~ 171.12 miles)
(618) 542-2575
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Plum Street Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
311 Plum Street
Carmi, IL 62821
Get Directions (~ 171.17 miles)
(618) 382-8400
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 1:00 pm
CRHPC- Carmi Health Center

Mail-Back Supply Location
103 Commerce Street
Carmi, IL 62821
Get Directions (~ 171.37 miles)
(618) 384-5686
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
CVS Pharmacy 06372

Drop-off location
705 West Main Street
Benton, IL 62812
Get Directions (~ 171.42 miles)
(618) 439-6356
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
West City Police Department

Drop-Off Location
201 South Browning St
West City, IL 62812
Get Directions (~ 171.54 miles)
(618) 435-6112
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
Rea Clinic - Benton

Mail-Back Supply Location
206 E Church St Suite B
Benton, IL 62812
Get Directions (~ 171.56 miles)
(618) 435-9888
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
CRHPC - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center

Mail-Back Supply Location
119 Gas Plant Rd
Du Quoin, IL 62832
Get Directions (~ 172.12 miles)
(618) 790-2146
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
Rea Clinic Pharmacy

Mail-Back Supply Location
4241 State Hwy 14 W
Christopher, IL 62822
Get Directions (~ 172.78 miles)
(618) 724-2401
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
REA Clinic Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
4241 State Hwy14W
Christopher, IL 62822
Get Directions (~ 172.81 miles)
(618) 724-2401
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
Rea Clinic - Du Quoin

Mail-Back Supply Location
1564 South Washington Street
Du Quoin, IL 62832
Get Directions (~ 173.27 miles)
(800) 408-7351
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
Village Of Steeleville Police Department

Drop-Off Location
107 W Broadway St
Steeleville, IL 62288
Get Directions (~ 174.4 miles)
(618) 965-3134
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 06373

Drop-off location
304 West Main Street
West Frankfort, IL 62896
Get Directions (~ 178.32 miles)
(618) 937-4623
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
Randolph Hospital Memorial Community Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
1900 State St, Rm 100
Chester, IL 62233
Get Directions (~ 182.3 miles)
(618) 826-4581
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Randolph County Sheriff's Office

Drop-Off Location
200 West Buena Vista Street
Chester, IL 62233
Get Directions (~ 183.45 miles)
(618) 826-5484
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
Herrin Police Department

Drop-Off Location
321 N 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
Get Directions (~ 184.63 miles)
(618) 942-4132
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
Johnston City Community Health Center

Mail-Back Supply Location
14410 Il-37
Johnston City, IL 62951
Get Directions (~ 184.75 miles)
(618) 983-6911
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
Herrin Drug

Drop-Off Location
116 N Park
Herrin, IL 62948
Get Directions (~ 184.76 miles)
(618) 942-5315
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ferrell Hospital

Drop-Off Location
1201 Pine St
El Dorado, IL 62930
Get Directions (~ 186.44 miles)
(618) 273-3361
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
Medicine Shoppe #2171

Drop-Off Location
1101 US Highway 45 N
Eldorado, IL 62930
Get Directions (~ 186.44 miles)
(618) 273-4941
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Becks Drugs

Drop-Off Location
1409 Locust St
Eldorado, IL 62930
Get Directions (~ 186.49 miles)
(618) 273-8111
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 12:00 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.