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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.

John H. Stroger Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for John H. Stroger Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy

1901 W. Harrison, Room 1230a
Chicago, IL 60612
Get Directions (~ 118.23 miles)

(312) 864-0200

Business Hours for John H. Stroger Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours

OSCO DRUG 3394

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for OSCO DRUG 3394

13200 VILLAGE GREEN DR
Huntley, IL 60142
Get Directions (~ 118.23 miles)

(847) 961-5625

Business Hours for OSCO DRUG 3394
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 am
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 am
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 am
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 am
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 am
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Walgreens 06760

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 06760

1000 N Roselle Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Get Directions (~ 118.24 miles)

(847) 882-7240

Business Hours for Walgreens 06760
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

CVS Pharmacy 04793

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 04793

1211 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
Get Directions (~ 118.36 miles)

(312) 733-0147

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 04793
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

UI Health - National Teachers Academy Health and Wellness Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UI Health - National Teachers Academy Health and Wellness Center

55 W. Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616
Get Directions (~ 118.42 miles)

(312) 413-3880

Business Hours for UI Health - National Teachers Academy 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

Walgreens 04233

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04233

5600 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
Get Directions (~ 118.46 miles)

(773) 745-1640

Business Hours for Walgreens 04233
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

Rafael Paloma Rios Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Rafael Paloma Rios Center

3809 W. Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
Get Directions (~ 118.55 miles)

(773) 276-0200

Business Hours for Rafael Paloma Rios Center
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday6:30 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday6:30 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday6:30 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday6:30 am - 1:00 pm
Friday6:30 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 11:00 am

University Village Primary & Specialty Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for University Village Primary & Specialty Care

1309 S Halsted St. Suite 240
Chicago, IL 60607
Get Directions (~ 118.6 miles)

(312) 413-3000

Business Hours for University Village Primary & Specialty Care
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

UI Health - Sports Medicine University Village

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UI Health - Sports Medicine University Village

711 West Maxwell St
Chicago, IL 60607
Get Directions (~ 118.6 miles)

(312) 355-2626

Business Hours for UI Health - Sports Medicine University Village
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

UI Health - University Village Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UI Health - University Village Pharmacy

722 W. Maxwell, 2nd Floor Pharmacy
Chicago, IL 60607
Get Directions (~ 118.61 miles)

(312) 355-2345

Business Hours for UI Health - University Village 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

UI Health - University Village Family Medicine

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UI Health - University Village Family Medicine

722 W. Maxwell, 2nd Floor Clinic
Chicago, IL 60607
Get Directions (~ 118.61 miles)

(866) 600-2273

Business Hours for UI Health - University Village Family Medicine
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 12:00 pm

UI Health - University Village Pediatric Speciality

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for UI Health - University Village Pediatric Speciality

722 W. Maxwell, 1st Floor
Chicago, IL 60607
Get Directions (~ 118.61 miles)

(866) 600-2273

Business Hours for UI Health - University Village Pediatric Speciality
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Fullerton Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Fullerton Pharmacy

5305 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
Get Directions (~ 118.64 miles)

(773) 887-4052

Business Hours for Fullerton Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:30 am - 6:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Jersey Community Hospital

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Jersey Community Hospital

400 Maple Summit Road
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Get Directions (~ 118.7 miles)

(618) 498-6402

Business Hours for Jersey Community 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

Walgreens 04461

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04461

501 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60607
Get Directions (~ 118.93 miles)

(312) 492-8559

Business Hours for Walgreens 04461
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

OSCO DRUG 3477

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for OSCO DRUG 3477

4734 N Cumberland Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
Get Directions (~ 118.94 miles)

(773) 625-5525

Business Hours for OSCO DRUG 3477
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 - 5:00 pm

Metropolitan Veterinary Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Metropolitan Veterinary Care

1556 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
Get Directions (~ 119.02 miles)

(312) 757-7809

Business Hours for Metropolitan Veterinary Care
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Walgreens 05962

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 05962

4820 N Cumberland Ave
Norridge, IL 60706
Get Directions (~ 119.06 miles)

(708) 583-2133

Business Hours for Walgreens 05962
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 10:00 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
Saturday8:00 am - 10:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 08740

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08740

2427 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
Get Directions (~ 119.07 miles)

(773) 342-6060

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08740
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 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

Walgreens 03948

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03948

5140 W Diversey Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
Get Directions (~ 119.18 miles)

(773) 685-8759

Business Hours for Walgreens 03948
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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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.