National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: October 24, 2026

When you properly dispose of unused medications, you help prevent them from being misused and you help protect the environment. That’s why we host collection sites for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. We have 11 locations where you can safely and responsibly get rid of prescription medications.

We provide naloxone and training on how to use it at all collection locations.

We do not accept sharps and liquids for Drug Take Back Day, and it’s a day for community members, not for commercial organizations.

On October 24, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm, there are 11 locations where you can drop off unused medications.

Drug Take Back Day Locations

• Northwestern Medicine Glenview Outpatient Center
  
• Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
  
• Northwestern Medicine Bronzeville Outpatient Center
  Patient Drop Off Area (inside attached parking garage)
• Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital
  Hospital Main Entrance
• Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care St. Charles
  On the east side of the parking lot by Kirk Road
• Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
• Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital Lavin Family Pavilion     
• Northwestern Medicine Old Irving Park Advanced Outpatient Center
  Patient Drop Off Area (inside attached parking garage))
• Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
  Use main entrance driveway, take first right, west side of the hospital
• Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital

Find other Drug Take Back Day locations near you.

• The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
• Get Smart About Drugs, a resource for parents, caregivers and educators
• Just Think Twice

Participating organizations: