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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.

OSCO DRUG 3290

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for OSCO DRUG 3290

806 W. North Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Get Directions (~ 115.37 miles)

(708) 547-8735

Business Hours for OSCO DRUG 3290
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

Wood Dale Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Wood Dale Police Department

404 N Wood Dale Road
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Get Directions (~ 115.51 miles)

(630) 766-2060

Business Hours for Wood Dale 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

OSCO DRUG 4308

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for OSCO DRUG 4308

1151 S. Roselle Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60193
Get Directions (~ 115.74 miles)

(847) 895-1600

Business Hours for OSCO DRUG 4308
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

Bensenville Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Bensenville Police Department

345 E. Green St
Bensenville, IL 60106
Get Directions (~ 115.81 miles)

(630) 350-3455

Business Hours for Bensenville 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

CVS Pharmacy 03889

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 03889

7929 North Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
Get Directions (~ 115.94 miles)

(708) 366-2298

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 03889
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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

Worden Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Worden Police Department

115 W Wall Street
Work, IL 62097
Get Directions (~ 116 miles)

(618) 459-2240

Business Hours for Worden 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

Chicago Treatment & Counseling

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Chicago Treatment & Counseling

3520 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
Get Directions (~ 116.05 miles)

(773) 523-3400

Business Hours for Chicago Treatment & Counseling
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday5:30 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday5:30 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday5:30 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday5:30 am - 1:00 pm
Friday5:30 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Del-Kar Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Del-Kar Pharmacy

3726 West 16th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
Get Directions (~ 116.1 miles)

(773) 762-5058

Business Hours for Del-Kar Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cook County Health And Hospitals System

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Cook County Health And Hospitals System

500 E. 51St St.
Chicago, IL 60615
Get Directions (~ 116.21 miles)

(312) 572-2000

Business Hours for Cook County Health And Hospitals System
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

Provident Hospital Of Cook County-Outpatient

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Provident Hospital Of Cook County-Outpatient

500 E 51st St
Chicago, IL 60615
Get Directions (~ 116.21 miles)

(312) 572-2000

Business Hours for Provident Hospital Of Cook County-Outpatient
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

Walgreens 02903

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 02903

5222 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
Get Directions (~ 116.23 miles)

(773) 287-0380

Business Hours for Walgreens 02903
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Alexian Brothers Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Alexian Brothers Pharmacy

800 Biesterfield Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Get Directions (~ 116.42 miles)

(847) 981-3613

Business Hours for Alexian Brothers 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

Walgreens 13826

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 13826

7200 W North Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Get Directions (~ 116.49 miles)

(708) 456-8810

Business Hours for Walgreens 13826
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

Walgreens 00162

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 00162

1554 E 55th Street
Chicago, IL 60615
Get Directions (~ 116.65 miles)

(773) 667-1177

Business Hours for Walgreens 00162
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

CVS Pharmacy 05836

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 05836

1228 East 53rd Street
Chicago, IL 60615
Get Directions (~ 116.66 miles)

(773) 752-1425

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 05836
Day Opening Hours
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

Bridgeport Neighborhood Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Bridgeport Neighborhood Pharmacy

3303 S Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60608
Get Directions (~ 116.9 miles)

(773) 940-2000

Business Hours for Bridgeport Neighborhood Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
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 - 5:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Village Of Gilberts Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Village Of Gilberts Police Department

86 Railroad Street
Gilberts, IL 60136
Get Directions (~ 116.9 miles)

(847) 428-2954

Business Hours for Village Of Gilberts Police Department
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

Alexian Brothers Medical Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Alexian Brothers Medical Center

800 W. Biesterfield Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Get Directions (~ 116.95 miles)

(847) 437-5500

Business Hours for Alexian Brothers Medical Center
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

Sleepy Hollow Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Sleepy Hollow Police Department

1 Thorobred Ln
Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118
Get Directions (~ 116.96 miles)

(847) 426-4425

Business Hours for Sleepy Hollow Police Department
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 3:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

Harmon's Drug Store

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Harmon's Drug Store

111 E Main St, Po Box 159
Oblong, IL 62449
Get Directions (~ 117.02 miles)

(618) 586-5010

Business Hours for Harmon's Drug Store
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
SaturdayClosed
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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.