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.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Fairfield Memorial Hospital

303 Nw 11th St.
Fairfield, IL 62837
Get Directions (~ 148.53 miles)

(618) 842-2611

Business Hours for Fairfield Memorial 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

Zion Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Zion Police Department

2101 Salem Blvd
Zion, IL 60099
Get Directions (~ 148.63 miles)

(847) 872-8000

Business Hours for Zion 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

CVS Pharmacy 06885

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06885

700 West Main Street
Fairfield, IL 62837
Get Directions (~ 148.74 miles)

(618) 842-3784

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06885
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

Wayne County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Wayne County Sheriff's Office

305 E Court Street
Fairfield, IL 62837
Get Directions (~ 148.76 miles)

(618) 842-6631

Business Hours for Wayne County Sheriff's Office
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

Washington County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Washington County Sheriff's Office

245 N. Kaskaskia Street
Nashville, IL 62263
Get Directions (~ 148.86 miles)

(618) 327-8274

Business Hours for Washington County Sheriff's Office
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

Bandy's Pharmacy 4

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Bandy's Pharmacy 4

310 S Main St
Wayne City, IL 62895
Get Directions (~ 148.91 miles)

(618) 895-2844

Business Hours for Bandy's Pharmacy 4
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

Nashville Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Nashville Pharmacy

154 East Adams Street
Nashville, IL 62263
Get Directions (~ 149.02 miles)

(618) 327-8522

Business Hours for Nashville Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday8:30 pm - 12:00 pm

Mt Vernon Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Mt Vernon Police Department

211 N. 10th Street
Mt Vernon, IL 62864
Get Directions (~ 149.22 miles)

(618) 242-2727

Business Hours for Mt Vernon 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

CVS Pharmacy 06370

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06370

2700 Broadway
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Get Directions (~ 149.44 miles)

(618) 242-2074

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06370
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 - 7:00 pm

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy 560

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy 560

2339 West Broadway
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Get Directions (~ 149.46 miles)

(618) 242-8776

Business Hours for The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy 560
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

Byrd-Watson Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Byrd-Watson Pharmacy

3401 Broadway
Mt Vernon, IL 62864
Get Directions (~ 149.55 miles)

(618) 244-5400

Business Hours for Byrd-Watson 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

Doehrings Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Doehrings Pharmacy

143 E Washington St
Nashville, IL 62263
Get Directions (~ 149.56 miles)

(618) 327-3214

Business Hours for Doehrings Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Good Samaritan Plaza Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Good Samaritan Plaza Pharmacy

2 Good Samaritan Way, Ste 120
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Get Directions (~ 150.7 miles)

(618) 899-4999

Business Hours for Good Samaritan Plaza Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Winthrop Harbor Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Winthrop Harbor Police Department

830 Sheridan Road
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
Get Directions (~ 150.89 miles)

(847) 872-2131

Business Hours for Winthrop Harbor Police Department
Day Opening Hours

Millstadt Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Millstadt Pharmacy

120 W Washington St
Millstadt, IL 62260
Get Directions (~ 151.27 miles)

(618) 476-1701

Business Hours for Millstadt 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 - 2:00 pm

Edwards County Sheriff's Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Edwards County Sheriff's Department

50 East Main St, Ste One
Albion, IL 62806
Get Directions (~ 153.39 miles)

(618) 445-2721

Business Hours for Edwards County Sheriff's 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

Khoury Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Khoury Pharmacy

101 North Main St
Columbia, IL 62236
Get Directions (~ 154.73 miles)

(618) 281-7133

Business Hours for Khoury 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 - 2:00 pm

Hartig Drug Store #5

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hartig Drug Store #5

11002 Bartel Blvd
Galena, IL 61036
Get Directions (~ 154.73 miles)

(815) 777-2700

Business Hours for Hartig Drug Store #5
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 06866

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06866

100 Admiral Trost Rd.
Columbia, IL 62236
Get Directions (~ 155.1 miles)

(618) 281-6400

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06866
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

New Athens Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for New Athens Police Department

905 Spotsylvania St.
New Athens, IL 62264
Get Directions (~ 156.51 miles)

(618) 475-2133

Business Hours for New Athens 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
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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.