Pharmaceutical Take-Back Programs
Chain pharmacies (ex: CVS, Walgreens, Wegmans, etc.) are required to provide a take-back program for all pharmaceuticals. This includes local pharmacies, hospitals, and other health agencies. Use the drop-off searches below to find a convenient location.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and U.S. Department of Justice – Drug Enforcement Administration (USDOJ – DEA) all have search engines to locate pharmaceutical drop-off locations in Monroe County and New York State:
- NYSDEC Pharmaceutical Drop-Off Search
- NYSDOH Pharmaceutical Drop-Off Search
- USDOJ - DEA Pharmaceutical Drop-Off Search
Pharmaceutical waste collections at ecopark provide a safe and proper way to dispose of unused or unwanted medications. This service is FREE to residents during ecopark's normal hours. Local police stations also accept pharmaceutical waste at the regularly scheduled times and locations listed below.
For more info on help and resources for addiction, click on the link below to visit the Monroe County Addiction Services website:
Local Police Stations
Brighton PD
NO sharps/needles!
2300 Elmwood Ave. 14618
M-F 8am-6pm
(excluding holidays)
Brockport PD
One Clinton St. 14420
M-F 8am-4pm
(excluding holidays)
East Rochester PD
317 Main St. 14445
M-F 8:30am-6pm
(excluding holidays)
Fairport PD
NO sharps/needles!
NO liquids, pills only!
31 S. Main St. 1445)
M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
(excluding holidays)
Ogden PD
269 Ogden Center Rd. 14559
M-F 8am-4:30pm
(excluding holidays)
Monroe County Sheriff's Office & Substations
Sheriff’s Office (A Zone)
NO sharps/needles!
955 S. Panorama Trl. 14625
M-F 8am-4pm
(excluding holidays)
Sheriff’s Office (B Zone)
NO sharps/needles!
393 Calkins Rd, 14623
M-F 8am-4pm
(excluding holidays)
Sheriff’s Office (C Zone)
NO sharps/needles!
2330 Union St. 14559
M-F 8am-4pm
(excluding holidays)
Sheriff’s Office (Property, Basement)
NO sharps/needles!
130 S. Plymouth Ave. 14614
M-F 8am-4pm
(excluding holidays)
Acceptable Items
Local Police Stations only accept pharmaceuticals and do not accept vape pens, empty pill bottles or vials for injection. Only the ecopark accepts all the items listed below.
- Prescription/over the counter medications NO illegal drugs
- Ointments and creams
- Sprays and inhalers
- Vape Pens & Electronic Cigarettes (including e-liquids)
- Prescription/over the counter medication bottles
- Vials
- Pet medications
Syringes/Sharps
