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.

Atwood Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Atwood Police Department

112 S. Main Street
Atwood, IL 61913
Get Directions (~ 54.58 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 578-3341

Business Hours for Atwood 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

Hy-Vee Pharmacy (1047)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hy-Vee Pharmacy (1047)

825 N. Main Street
Canton, IL 61520
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(309) 647-2610

Business Hours for Hy-Vee Pharmacy (1047)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 4:00 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 - 4:00 pm

Granville Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Granville Police Department

316 S Mccoy Street
Granville, IL 61326
Get Directions (~ 55.51 miles) — opens in a new tab

(815) 339-2514

CVS Pharmacy 10627

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10627

720 S CRESCENT ST
GILMAN, IL 60938
Get Directions (~ 55.66 miles) — opens in a new tab

(815) 265-4730

Please contact location for hours of operation.

Menard County Sheriff's Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Menard County Sheriff's Department

102 South Seventh Street
Petersburg, IL 62675
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(217) 632-4458

Business Hours for Menard County Sheriff's 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

Walgreens 03501

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03501

2140 North Peoria Rd
Springfield, IL 62702
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(217) 544-2925

Business Hours for Walgreens 03501
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

Putnam County Health Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Putnam County Health Department

220 East High Street, Suite 102
Hennepin, IL 61327
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(815) 872-2324

Business Hours for Putnam 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

Mason County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Mason County Sheriff's Office

102 W. Market St.
Havana, IL 62644
Get Directions (~ 57.72 miles) — opens in a new tab

(309) 543-2231

Business Hours for Mason 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

Havana Public Library

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Havana Public Library

201 West Adams Street
Havana, IL 62644
Get Directions (~ 57.83 miles) — opens in a new tab

(309) 543-4701

Please contact location for hours of operation.

County Market Pharmacy 226

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for County Market Pharmacy 226

1501 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703
Get Directions (~ 57.87 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 527-8408

Business Hours for County Market Pharmacy 226
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 2:00 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 - 7:00 pm

HSHS St. John's Community Pharmacy - OP,

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for HSHS St. John's Community Pharmacy - OP,

400 N 9th St Suite 1500,
Springfield, IL 62702
Get Directions (~ 57.88 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 757-6045

Business Hours for HSHS St. John's Community Pharmacy - OP,
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
SaturdayClosed

CVS Pharmacy 06849

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06849

211 East Carpenter
Springfield, IL 62702
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(217) 528-7529

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06849
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 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 - 6:00 pm

County Market Pharmacy 225

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for County Market Pharmacy 225

210 E Carpenter St
Springfield, IL 62702
Get Directions (~ 58.1 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 528-3182

Business Hours for County Market Pharmacy 225
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 - 3:00 pm

Simmons Cancer Institute At SIU Medicine

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Simmons Cancer Institute At SIU Medicine

315 W. Carpenter St
Springfield, IL 62702
Get Directions (~ 58.22 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 545-8000

Business Hours for Simmons Cancer Institute At SIU Medicine
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

Stonington Village Hall

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Stonington Village Hall

118 E Fourth St
Stonington, IL 62567
Get Directions (~ 58.89 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 325-3621

Business Hours for Stonington Village Hall
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

Walgreens 09145

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 09145

1900 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
Get Directions (~ 59.13 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 787-0648

Business Hours for Walgreens 09145
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 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
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Arkins Drug Store Inc.

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Arkins Drug Store Inc.

1033 8th St
Lasalle, IL 61301
Get Directions (~ 59.57 miles) — opens in a new tab

(815) 223-0460

Business Hours for Arkins Drug Store Inc.
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 - 3:00 pm

Bradford Public Library District

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Bradford Public Library District

111 S Peoria St
Bradford, IL 61421
Get Directions (~ 59.61 miles) — opens in a new tab

(309) 897-4000

Business Hours for Bradford Public Library District
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 12:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 08655

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08655

1004 Shooting Park Road
Peru, IL 61354
Get Directions (~ 59.83 miles) — opens in a new tab

(815) 224-1411

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08655
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

Walgreens 06554

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 06554

1033 Shooting Park Rd
Peru, IL 61354
Get Directions (~ 59.89 miles) — opens in a new tab

(815) 223-7853

Business Hours for Walgreens 06554
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

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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.