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.

Walgreens 07457

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 07457

12000 Princeton Dr
Huntley, IL 60142
Get Directions (~ 119.31 miles) — opens in a new tab

(224) 569-6518

Business Hours for Walgreens 07457
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

Village of Carpentersville Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Village of Carpentersville Police Department

1200 Lw Besinger Drive
Carpentersville, IL 60110
Get Directions (~ 119.4 miles) — opens in a new tab

(847) 551-3481

Business Hours for Village of Carpentersville Police Department
Day Opening Hours
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

Walgreens 04978

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04978

111 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60661
Get Directions (~ 119.41 miles) — opens in a new tab

(312) 463-9142

Business Hours for Walgreens 04978
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 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 - 9:00 pm

Burnham Park Animal Hospital

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Burnham Park Animal Hospital

1025 S State St.
Chicago, IL 60605
Get Directions (~ 119.43 miles) — opens in a new tab

(312) 663-9200

Business Hours for Burnham Park Animal Hospital
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
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 - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm

West Loop Pharmacy in Haymarket Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for West Loop Pharmacy in Haymarket Center

120 N. Sangamon Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Get Directions (~ 119.49 miles) — opens in a new tab

(312) 226-7984

Business Hours for West Loop Pharmacy in Haymarket Center
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

CVS Pharmacy 11376

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 11376

1034 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Get Directions (~ 119.53 miles) — opens in a new tab

(312) 705-2004

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 11376
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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

Presence Saints Mary And Elizabeth Medical Center Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Presence Saints Mary And Elizabeth Medical Center Pharmacy

2233 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
Get Directions (~ 119.6 miles) — opens in a new tab

(877) 737-4636

Business Hours for Presence Saints Mary And Elizabeth Medical Center Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 8:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 08735

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08735

3940 West Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60647
Get Directions (~ 119.62 miles) — opens in a new tab

(773) 486-0343

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08735
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 - 6:00 pm

Lavir Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Lavir Pharmacy

4959 Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
Get Directions (~ 119.69 miles) — opens in a new tab

(773) 853-2365

Business Hours for Lavir 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
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Companion Animal Wicker Park

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Companion Animal Wicker Park

2134 W Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
Get Directions (~ 119.7 miles) — opens in a new tab

(312) 283-7333

Business Hours for Companion Animal Wicker Park
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

CVS Pharmacy 05482

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 05482

3615 North Central Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
Get Directions (~ 119.76 miles) — opens in a new tab

(773) 283-2355

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 05482
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 08745

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08745

771 North Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
Get Directions (~ 120.09 miles) — opens in a new tab

(312) 243-5590

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08745
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
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Meijer Pharmacy #228

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Meijer Pharmacy #228

1301 Meijer Drive
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Get Directions (~ 120.12 miles) — opens in a new tab

(847) 690-1210

Business Hours for Meijer Pharmacy #228
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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

OSCO DRUG 1241

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for OSCO DRUG 1241

1343 N. Paulina St.
Chicago, IL 60622
Get Directions (~ 120.23 miles) — opens in a new tab

(773) 342-5217

Business Hours for OSCO DRUG 1241
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 - 5:00 pm

OSCO DRUG 1296

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for OSCO DRUG 1296

7342 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
Get Directions (~ 120.24 miles) — opens in a new tab

(773) 775-3777

Business Hours for OSCO DRUG 1296
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 - 5:00 pm

Walgreens 15196

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 15196

151 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Get Directions (~ 120.27 miles) — opens in a new tab

(312) 863-4249

Business Hours for Walgreens 15196
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 - 5:00 pm

Walgreens 09000

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 09000

2001 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Get Directions (~ 120.31 miles) — opens in a new tab

(773) 772-2370

Business Hours for Walgreens 09000
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

Bertram's Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Bertram's Pharmacy

1300 N Allen St
Robinson, IL 62545
Get Directions (~ 120.51 miles) — opens in a new tab

(618) 544-2167

Business Hours for Bertram's 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 - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Walgreens 04862

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 04862

4343 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
Get Directions (~ 120.52 miles) — opens in a new tab

(773) 427-9456

Business Hours for Walgreens 04862
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

Village Of Barrington Hills

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Village Of Barrington Hills

112 Algonquin Road
Barrington Hills, IL 60010
Get Directions (~ 120.56 miles) — opens in a new tab

(847) 551-3000

Business Hours for Village Of Barrington Hills
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

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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.