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 12427

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 12427

2305 W Monroe St
Springfield, IL 62704
Get Directions (~ 60.08 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 546-9558

Business Hours for Walgreens 12427
Day Opening Hours
Sunday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday6:00 am - 11:59 pm

Walgreens 02071

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 02071

2020 S Macarthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62704
Get Directions (~ 60.2 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 744-1880

Business Hours for Walgreens 02071
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

Hy-Vee Pharmacy (1640)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hy-Vee Pharmacy (1640)

2115 South Macarthur Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704
Get Directions (~ 60.38 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 726-1003

Business Hours for Hy-Vee Pharmacy (1640)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Walgreens 03901

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03901

2945 S 6th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Get Directions (~ 60.51 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 788-5846

Business Hours for Walgreens 03901
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

Hy-Vee Pharmacy (1525)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hy-Vee Pharmacy (1525)

1651 Midtown Road
Peru, IL 61354
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(815) 223-4276

Business Hours for Hy-Vee Pharmacy (1525)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 4:00 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

CVS Pharmacy 10981

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 10981

110 East Norris Drive
Ottawa, IL 61350
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(815) 431-0122

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 10981
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 7:00 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

County Market Pharmacy 458

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for County Market Pharmacy 458

518 S Main St
Lewistown, IL 61542
Get Directions (~ 61.64 miles) — opens in a new tab

309-547-7181

Business Hours for County Market Pharmacy 458
Day Opening Hours
Sunday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday6:00 am - 10:00 pm

Stark County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Stark County Sheriff's Office

130 W Jefferson St
Toulon, IL 61483
Get Directions (~ 62.55 miles) — opens in a new tab

(309) 286-2541

Business Hours for Stark County Sheriff's Office
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

Clerk Department - Stark County

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Clerk Department - Stark County

130 West Main Street
Toulon, IL 61483
Get Directions (~ 62.55 miles) — opens in a new tab

(309) 286-5911

Business Hours for Clerk Department - Stark County
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

Local Health Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Local Health Pharmacy

120 E COURT ST, STE A
Toulon, IL 61483
Get Directions (~ 62.59 miles) — opens in a new tab

309-301-6920

Business Hours for Local Health 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
SaturdayClosed

Fairview Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Fairview Police Department

245 Wilson Street
Fairview, IL 61432
Get Directions (~ 62.82 miles) — opens in a new tab

(309) 778-2623

Moultrie County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Moultrie County Sheriff's Office

1505 West Hagerman Street
Sullivan, IL 61951
Get Directions (~ 63.04 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 728-4386

Business Hours for Moultrie 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

Meijer Pharmacy #176

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Meijer Pharmacy #176

4200 Conestoga Drive
Springfield, IL 62711
Get Directions (~ 63.49 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 547-2410

Business Hours for Meijer Pharmacy #176
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

Village Of Ladd Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Village Of Ladd Police Department

121 North Main Avenue
Ladd, IL 61329
Get Directions (~ 63.63 miles) — opens in a new tab

(815) 894-2440

Business Hours for Village Of Ladd Police Department
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

CVS Pharmacy 06923

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06923

208 West Jackson Street
Sullivan, IL 61951
Get Directions (~ 63.79 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 728-7216

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06923
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 4:00 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 - 4:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 06829

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 06829

401 North Webster Street
Taylorville, IL 62568
Get Directions (~ 65.94 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 287-7951

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 06829
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 4:00 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 - 4:00 pm

Bureau County Health Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Bureau County Health Department

526 South Bureau Valley Parkway, #A
Princeton, IL 61356
Get Directions (~ 66.17 miles) — opens in a new tab

(815) 872-5091

Business Hours for Bureau 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 - 1:00 pm

Christian County Sheriff's Office- Headquarters

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Christian County Sheriff's Office- Headquarters

214 West Market Street
Taylorville, IL 62568
Get Directions (~ 66.25 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 824-4961

Business Hours for Christian County Sheriff's Office- Headquarters
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

Christian County Sheriff's Office

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Christian County Sheriff's Office

301 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
Get Directions (~ 66.32 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 824-4961

Business Hours for Christian 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

Walgreens 09580

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 09580

1050 N Main St
Chatham, IL 62629
Get Directions (~ 66.56 miles) — opens in a new tab

(217) 483-5505

Business Hours for Walgreens 09580
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 - 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.