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.

Meijer Pharmacy #301

Drop-Off Location
990 N. Kinzie Avenue
Bradley, IL 60915
Get Directions (~ 76.02 miles)
(779) 301-8210
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
CVS Pharmacy 08661

Drop-off location
1316 Charleston Avenue
Mattoon, IL 61938
Get Directions (~ 76.2 miles)
(217) 258-2929
Sunday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Walgreens 05444

Drop-off location
212 S Logan Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
Get Directions (~ 76.77 miles)
(217) 235-3126
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
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Avon Police Department

Drop-Off Location
102 South Main Street
Avon, IL 61415
Get Directions (~ 76.93 miles)
(309) 465-3900
Westville Police Department

Drop-Off Location
201 N. State Street
Westville, IL 61883
Get Directions (~ 77.27 miles)
(217) 267-2131
CVS Pharmacy 06924

Drop-off location
102 SOUTH STATE STREET
WESTVILLE, IL 61883
Get Directions (~ 77.31 miles)
(217) 267-2188
Sunday10:00 am - 4:00 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 - 5:00 pm
Abingdon Telepharmacy

Drop-Off Location
503 S Commercial Dr
Abingdon, IL 61410
Get Directions (~ 77.34 miles)
(309) 703-1094
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
Hy-Vee Pharmacy #2 (1216)

Drop-Off Location
2030 E. Main St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
Get Directions (~ 77.77 miles)
(309) 342-1619
SundayClosed
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 - 5:00 pm
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Drop-Off Location
1000 Health Center Drive
Mattoon, IL 61938
Get Directions (~ 78.15 miles)
(217) 258-2525
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
Sav-Mor Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
105 E Jackson St
Virden, IL 62690
Get Directions (~ 79.02 miles)
(217) 965-4926
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Walgreens 04504

Drop-off location
844 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
Get Directions (~ 80.33 miles)
(309) 343-5141
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 - 5:00 pm
Hy-Vee Pharmacy #1 (1215)

Drop-Off Location
1975 National Blvd.
Galesburg, IL 61401
Get Directions (~ 80.44 miles)
(309) 344-1101
Sunday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 - 5:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy 10680

Drop-off location
47 S. Locust
Manteno, IL 60950
Get Directions (~ 80.46 miles)
(815) 468-0190
Sunday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Douglas-Main Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
24 West First Street
Manteno, IL 60950
Get Directions (~ 80.53 miles)
(630) 969-0036
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Main Street Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
24 W 1st Street
Manteno, IL 60950
Get Directions (~ 80.53 miles)
(630) 969-0036
SundayClosed
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
CVS Pharmacy 08638

Drop-off location
501 West Lincoln
Charleston, IL 61920
Get Directions (~ 80.67 miles)
(217) 345-7069
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
Wellcreek Pharmacy

Drop-Off Location
1 West Lincoln Ave
Charleston, IL 61920
Get Directions (~ 80.84 miles)
(217) 512-2816
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
CVS Pharmacy 00921

Drop-off location
1155 West Jefferson Street
Shorewood, IL 60404
Get Directions (~ 82.55 miles)
(815) 741-5023
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
Moreland and Devitt - Beardstown

Drop-off location
201 South State Street
Beardstown, IL 62618
Get Directions (~ 82.58 miles)
(217) 909-4333
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
Pharmacy Plus (Girard)

Drop-Off Location
315 W Center St
Girard, IL 62640
Get Directions (~ 82.71 miles)
(217) 627-9999
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
Shorewood Police Department

Drop-Off Location
903 W Jefferson St
Shorewood, IL 60404
Get Directions (~ 82.75 miles)
(815) 725-1460
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
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Mail-Back options include:

  • ● Unwanted medication mail-back envelope
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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.