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.

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
Get Directions (~ 114.53 miles)

(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
Get Directions (~ 114.56 miles)

(847) 695-2395

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

Hampshire Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hampshire Pharmacy

260-262 North State Street
Hampshire, IL 60140
Get Directions (~ 114.63 miles)

(847) 683-2244

Business Hours for Hampshire 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
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Recept Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Recept Pharmacy

5501 S Halsted Street, Suite 147
Chicago, IL 60621
Get Directions (~ 114.73 miles)

(773) 359-8570

Business Hours for Recept Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Rush Medical Office Building Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Rush Medical Office Building Pharmacy

610 S. Maple Ave, Suite 1600
Oak Park, IL 60304
Get Directions (~ 114.73 miles)

(708) 660-6822

Business Hours for Rush Medical Office Building Pharmacy
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
Saturday8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Rush Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Rush Outpatient Pharmacy

610 S Maple, Suite 1600
Oak Park, IL 60304
Get Directions (~ 114.73 miles)

(708) 660-6822

Business Hours for Rush Outpatient Pharmacy
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

Hampshire Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hampshire Police Department

215 Industrial Drive, Unit D
Hampshire, IL 60140
Get Directions (~ 114.75 miles)

(847) 683-2240

Business Hours for Hampshire Police Department
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Byron Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Byron Police Department

232 W. 2nd St
Byron, IL 61010
Get Directions (~ 114.76 miles)

(815) 732-2136

Business Hours for Byron Police Department
Day Opening Hours
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

UI Health - Mile Square Health Center -  Cicero

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

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

4747 W. Cermak Road
Chicago, IL 60804
Get Directions (~ 114.84 miles)

(312) 996-2000

Business Hours for UI Health - Mile Square Health Center -  Cicero
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 5:30 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

New City Supportive Living

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for New City Supportive Living

4707 S Marshfield
Chicago, IL 60609
Get Directions (~ 114.87 miles)

(773) 376-1223

Business Hours for New City Supportive Living
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

Mark Drugs Roselle

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Mark Drugs Roselle

384 E Irving Park Rd
Roselle, IL 60172
Get Directions (~ 114.87 miles)

(630) 529-3400

Business Hours for Mark Drugs Roselle
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

Sears Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Sears Pharmacy

1003 Madison St
Oak Park, IL 60302
Get Directions (~ 114.91 miles)

(708) 386-6304

Business Hours for Sears Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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 - 2:00 pm

Walgreens 11760

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 11760

811 Madison St
Oak Park, IL 60302
Get Directions (~ 115.06 miles)

(708) 383-9009

Business Hours for Walgreens 11760
Day Opening Hours
Sunday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday6:00 am - 11:59 pm

UI Health - Mile Square Health Center - Back of the Yards

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UI Health - Mile Square Health Center - Back of the Yards

4630 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60609
Get Directions (~ 115.06 miles)

(773) 523-2615

Business Hours for UI Health - Mile Square Health Center - Back of the Yards
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 12:00 pm

OSCO DRUG 3223

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for OSCO DRUG 3223

7523 Lake St
River Forest, IL 60305
Get Directions (~ 115.06 miles)

(708) 771-4445

Business Hours for OSCO DRUG 3223
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

UI Health - Mile Square Health Center -  South Shore

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UI Health - Mile Square Health Center -  South Shore

7037 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60649
Get Directions (~ 115.21 miles)

(312) 355-5590

Business Hours for UI Health - Mile Square Health Center -  South Shore
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Walgreens 03076

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03076

7251 West Lake St
River Forest, IL 60305
Get Directions (~ 115.23 miles)

(708) 366-9960

Business Hours for Walgreens 03076
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

CVS Pharmacy 03163

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 03163

345 Madison St
Oak Park, IL 60302
Get Directions (~ 115.37 miles)

(708) 386-2157

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 03163
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
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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.