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 08524

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08524

4843 Blue Stem Road
Roscoe, IL 61073

Pecatonica Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Pecatonica Police Department

405 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61032

Freeport Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Freeport Police Department

320 W Exchange St
Freeport, IL 61032

Hartig Drug Company

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hartig Drug Company

218 Chicago Ave
Savanna, IL 61074

CVS Pharmacy 08540

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08540

1535 West Galena
Freeport, IL 61032

South Beloit Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for South Beloit Police Department

519 Blackhawk Blvd
South Beloit, IL 61080

Durand Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Durand Police Department

308 W Main St
Durand, IL 61024

Hartig Drug Co #11

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hartig Drug Co #11

117 N Main St
Stockton, IL 61085

Hartig Drug Store #5

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hartig Drug Store #5

11002 Bartel Blvd
Galena, IL 61036

Order Mail-Back Supplies/Get More Information

Click on the button to request a mail-back package.

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.