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 02935

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 02935

8712 South Stony Island Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617
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(773) 933-9200

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 02935
Day Opening Hours
Sunday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am - 12:00 pm

UI Health - Englewood STEM Health and Wellness Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UI Health - Englewood STEM Health and Wellness Center

6835 S Normal Blvd, Door 2
Chicago, IL 60621
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(312) 355-5801

Business Hours for UI Health - Englewood STEM Health and Wellness Center
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

Illini Community Hospital

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Illini Community Hospital

640 West Washington Street
Pittsfield, IL 62363
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(217) 285-5088

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Fulton Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Fulton Police Department

415 11th Avenue
Fulton, IL 61252
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(815) 589-3617

Walgreens 03995

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03995

6 E North Avenue
Northlake, IL 60164
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(708) 836-0348

Business Hours for Walgreens 03995
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 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
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Elgin Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Elgin Police Department

151 Douglas Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
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(847) 289-2700

Business Hours for Elgin Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 11:00 pm

County Market Pharmacy 026

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for County Market Pharmacy 026

825 W Washington St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
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(217) 546-8671

Business Hours for County Market Pharmacy 026
Day Opening Hours
Sunday6:00 am - 11:00 am
Monday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday6:00 am - 11:00 pm

Walgreens 05103

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 05103

5932 W Cermak Rd
Cicero, IL 60804
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(708) 652-4856

Business Hours for Walgreens 05103
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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

UI Health - Mile Square Health Center -  Englewood

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UI Health - Mile Square Health Center -  Englewood

641 W. 63rd St.
Chicago, IL 60621
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(312) 996-2000

Business Hours for UI Health - Mile Square Health Center -  Englewood
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

Advocate Sherman Hospital

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Advocate Sherman Hospital

1425 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
Get Directions (~ 114.13 miles) — opens in a new tab

(847) 742-9800

Business Hours for Advocate Sherman 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

Pingree Grove Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Pingree Grove Police Department

1 Police Plaza
Pingree Grove, IL 60140
Get Directions (~ 114.22 miles) — opens in a new tab

(847) 464-4600

Business Hours for Pingree Grove Police Department
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Friday7:30 am - 2:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

Roselle Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Roselle Police Department

103 S. Prospect St
Roselle, IL 60172
Get Directions (~ 114.23 miles) — opens in a new tab

(630) 980-2025

Business Hours for Roselle 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

St Bernard Hosp Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for St Bernard Hosp Outpatient Pharmacy

326 W 64th St
Chicago, IL 60621
Get Directions (~ 114.26 miles) — opens in a new tab

(773) 962-6660

Business Hours for St Bernard Hosp Outpatient Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Walgreens 03729

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03729

7350 Barrington Rd
Hanover Park, IL 60133
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(630) 289-4143

Business Hours for Walgreens 03729
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 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 - 9:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 02844

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 02844

6748 Roosevelt Road
Oak Park, IL 60304
Get Directions (~ 114.3 miles) — opens in a new tab

(708) 358-7791

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 02844
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 - 5:00 pm

St. Bernard Hospital Ambulatory Care Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for St. Bernard Hospital Ambulatory Care Center

6307 S Stewart Ave, Rm 101
Chicago, IL 60621
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(773) 420-1504

Business Hours for St. Bernard Hospital Ambulatory Care Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 2:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 08742

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08742

5524 West Cermak Road Suite 1
Cicero, IL 60804
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(708) 656-0306

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08742
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

CVS Pharmacy 07143

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 07143

1855 West Irving Park Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
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(630) 893-5570

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 07143
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 11:00 pm

UI Health - Davis Health and Wellness Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UI Health - Davis Health and Wellness Center

3050 W. 39th Place
Chicago, IL 60632
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(312) 413-3090

Business Hours for UI Health - Davis Health and Wellness Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

CVS Pharmacy 05829

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 05829

500 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
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(847) 695-2398

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 05829
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

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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.