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.

Herrin Drug

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Herrin Drug

116 N Park
Herrin, IL 62948
Get Directions (~ 184.76 miles)

(618) 942-5315

Business Hours for Herrin Drug
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ferrell Hospital

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Ferrell Hospital

1201 Pine St
El Dorado, IL 62930
Get Directions (~ 186.44 miles)

(618) 273-3361

Business Hours for Ferrell 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

Medicine Shoppe #2171

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Medicine Shoppe #2171

1101 US Highway 45 N
Eldorado, IL 62930
Get Directions (~ 186.44 miles)

(618) 273-4941

Business Hours for Medicine Shoppe #2171
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

Becks Drugs

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Becks Drugs

1409 Locust St
Eldorado, IL 62930
Get Directions (~ 186.49 miles)

(618) 273-8111

Business Hours for Becks Drugs
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 - 12:00 pm

Eldorado Rural Health Clinic

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Eldorado Rural Health Clinic

1401 US-45 North
Eldorado, IL 62930
Get Directions (~ 187.02 miles)

(618) 273-2951

Business Hours for Eldorado Rural Health Clinic
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Shawnee Health Care Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Shawnee Health Care Pharmacy

7 S Hospital Drive
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Get Directions (~ 187.76 miles)

(618) 519-9200

Business Hours for Shawnee Health Care 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
SaturdayClosed

Jackson County Health Department

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Jackson County Health Department

415 Health Department Rd.
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Get Directions (~ 188.29 miles)

(618) 684-3143

Business Hours for Jackson County Health 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

Jackson County Health Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Jackson County Health Department

415 Health Department Road
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Get Directions (~ 188.31 miles)

(618) 684-3143

Business Hours for Jackson County Health Department
Day Opening Hours
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

Shawnee Health - Marion OB/GYN

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Shawnee Health - Marion OB/GYN

1506 Sioux Drive
Marion, IL 62959
Get Directions (~ 188.39 miles)

(618) 519-9200

Business Hours for Shawnee Health - Marion OB/GYN
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

Shawnee Health, Marion

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Shawnee Health, Marion

3111 Williamson County Parkway
Marion, IL 62959
Get Directions (~ 188.4 miles)

(618) 519-9200

Business Hours for Shawnee Health, Marion
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

Shawnee Health, Carterville

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Shawnee Health, Carterville

1006 S Division Street
Carterville, IL 62918
Get Directions (~ 188.44 miles)

(618) 519-9200

Business Hours for Shawnee Health, Carterville
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Franklin Williamson Bi County Health Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Franklin Williamson Bi County Health Department

8160 Express Drive
Marion, IL 62959
Get Directions (~ 188.73 miles)

(618) 993-8111

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Shawnee Alliance, Social Services

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Shawnee Alliance, Social Services

6355 Brandhorst Drive
Carterville, IL 62918
Get Directions (~ 188.77 miles)

(618) 985-8322

Business Hours for Shawnee Alliance, Social Services
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

Walgreens 07578

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 07578

1710 W Deyoung St
Marion, IL 62959
Get Directions (~ 189.08 miles)

(618) 998-1603

Business Hours for Walgreens 07578
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 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 - 6:00 pm

Solid Rock Veterinary Clinic

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Solid Rock Veterinary Clinic

9351 Old Hwy 13
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Get Directions (~ 189.6 miles)

(618) 565-9643

Business Hours for Solid Rock Veterinary Clinic
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 12:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 06388

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06388

801 West Main Street
Marion, IL 62959
Get Directions (~ 189.86 miles)

(619) 997-3155

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06388
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
Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Shawnee Health, Carbondale OB/GYN

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Shawnee Health, Carbondale OB/GYN

101 S. Wall St
Carbondale, IL 62901
Get Directions (~ 190.38 miles)

(618) 519-9200

Business Hours for Shawnee Health, Carbondale OB/GYN
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 pm - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Shawnee Health - Terrier Care

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Shawnee Health - Terrier Care

1301 E. Walnut Street, Room J120
Carbondale, IL 62901
Get Directions (~ 190.39 miles)

(618) 519-9119

Business Hours for Shawnee Health - Terrier Care
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

Walgreens 13004

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 13004

1600 W Main St
Carbondale, IL 62901
Get Directions (~ 190.4 miles)

(618) 457-8397

Business Hours for Walgreens 13004
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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 - 6:00 pm

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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.