Lincoln Police Chief announces changes in city's drug take back program

 

[April 04, 2023] 

For the last several years, the Lincoln Police Department has been a collection site for unused prescription medications. In 2018, a 24-hour collection drop-box was installed in front of the Police Department for convenience. The drop-box has frequently been improperly filled with prohibited and hazardous items exposing our staff to undue risk of exposure. Because of this, the drop-box has been permanently removed for safety reasons.

The Lincoln Police Department will still accept unused prescriptions for disposal if submitted properly. To submit unused prescriptions to the Lincoln Police Department for disposal, pills must be removed from their original packaging and placed in a clear, sealed zipper type storage bag and brought to the lobby of the Lincoln Police Department at 710 5th Street. An employee will accept only properly packaged prescriptions for disposal.

The Lincoln Police Department does not accept the following items:

• Liquids — Including inhalers and creams

• Sharps — Including syringes and diabetic supplies

• Non-medication (personal hygiene) items and bandages

• Medications in their original containers

Joseph Meister
Chief of Police
Lincoln Police Department