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.

55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative

5525 South Pulaski Rd, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60629
Get Directions (~ 112.23 miles) — opens in a new tab

(312) 492-0060

Business Hours for 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative
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

Walgreens 13106

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 13106

11801 S Avenue O
Chicago, IL 60617
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(773) 731-2147

Business Hours for Walgreens 13106
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

UI Health- Mile Square Health Center - Auburn Gresham

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UI Health- Mile Square Health Center - Auburn Gresham

839 W. 79th St. Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60620
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(312) 996-2000

Business Hours for UI Health- Mile Square Health Center - Auburn Gresham
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 12:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 06701

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06701

101 Bartlett Plaza
Bartlett, IL 60103
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(630) 372-3310

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06701
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Elmhurst Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Elmhurst Police Department

125 E 1st St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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(630) 530-3050

Business Hours for Elmhurst 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

CVS Pharmacy 02860

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 02860

110 West North Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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(630) 617-2830

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 02860
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

OSCO DRUG 92

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for OSCO DRUG 92

1655 E 95th St
Chicago, IL 60617
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(773) 731-9650

Business Hours for OSCO DRUG 92
Day Opening Hours
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 - 6:00 pm

Village of Berkeley Police Department (Village Hall lobby)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Village of Berkeley Police Department (Village Hall lobby)

5819 Electric Avenue
Berkeley , IL 60163
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(708) 449-8716

Business Hours for Village of Berkeley Police Department (Village Hall lobby)
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

Carthage Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Carthage Police Department

538 Wabash Avenue
Carthage, IL 62321
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(217) 357-2245

Walgreens 05234

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 05234

5435 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
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(773) 436-7396

Business Hours for Walgreens 05234
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 07100

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 07100

1700 Larkin Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
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(847) 695-1158

Business Hours for Walgreens 07100
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 05124

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 05124

8628 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
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(773) 651-8500

Business Hours for Walgreens 05124
Day Opening Hours
Sunday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am - 11:00 pm

St. Joseph Hospital

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for St. Joseph Hospital

77 North Airlite Street
Elgin, IL 60123
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(847) 622-2069

Business Hours for St. Joseph 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

Addison Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Addison Police Department

3 Friendship Plaza
Addison, IL 60101
Get Directions (~ 113.1 miles) — opens in a new tab

(630) 543-3080

Business Hours for Addison 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

Dunkin Veterinary Hospital

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Dunkin Veterinary Hospital

3648 S Laramie Ave.
Cicero, IL 60804
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(708) 652-0272

Business Hours for Dunkin Veterinary Hospital
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Walgreens 11154

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 11154

7113 Cermak Rd
Berwyn, IL 60402
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(708) 795-9030

Business Hours for Walgreens 11154
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pike County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Pike County Sheriff's Office

204 E. Adams Street
Pittsfield, IL 62363
Get Directions (~ 113.25 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 285-5011

Business Hours for Pike County Sheriff's Office
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 08693

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08693

1400 West Lake Street
Addison, IL 60101
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(630) 285-0159

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08693
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

Sav-Mor Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Sav-Mor Pharmacy

326 Route 45 North
Louisville, IL 62858
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(618) 665-4828

Business Hours for Sav-Mor Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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
SaturdayClosed

Hancock County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hancock County Sheriff's Office

98 Buchanan St
Carthage, IL 62321
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(217) 357-2115

Business Hours for Hancock County Sheriff's Office
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.