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.

Village Of Steeleville Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Village Of Steeleville Police Department

107 W Broadway St
Steeleville, IL 62288
Get Directions (~ 174.4 miles) — opens in a new tab

(618) 965-3134

Business Hours for Village Of Steeleville 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 06373

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06373

304 West Main Street
West Frankfort, IL 62896
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(618) 937-4623

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06373
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

Randolph Hospital Memorial Community Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Randolph Hospital Memorial Community Pharmacy

1900 State St, Rm 100
Chester, IL 62233
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(618) 826-4581

Business Hours for Randolph Hospital Memorial Community Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Randolph County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Randolph County Sheriff's Office

200 West Buena Vista Street
Chester, IL 62233
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(618) 826-5484

Business Hours for Randolph 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

Herrin Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Herrin Police Department

321 N 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
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(618) 942-4132

Business Hours for Herrin 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

Johnston City Community Health Center

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Johnston City Community Health Center

14410 Il-37
Johnston City, IL 62951
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(618) 983-6911

Business Hours for Johnston City Community Health Center
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

Herrin Drug

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Herrin Drug

116 N Park
Herrin, IL 62948
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(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
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(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
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(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) — opens in a new tab

(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
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(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
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(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) — opens in a new tab

(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) — opens in a new tab

(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
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(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
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(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
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(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
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(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) — opens in a new tab

(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

Deaconess Illinois Medical Center

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Deaconess Illinois Medical Center

3333 W Deyoung St
Marion, IL 62959
Get Directions (~ 188.95 miles) — opens in a new tab

(618) 998-7975

Business Hours for Deaconess Illinois 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

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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.