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Message from Lincoln Police Department

It’s that time of year again, folks – our annual Drug Take Back event in Placer County. The City of Lincoln is grateful to participate, standing behind the message to protect our kids and our water from drugs. Who does it protect? Our teens from misused drugs, our young children from accidental poisoning, our seniors from misuse and mistakes, your home when unwanted guest may be looking for drugs, and our environment when people improperly dispose of unwanted, expired, or no longer needed medications down the toilet or in the trash, ultimately damaging our environment and water supplies.
Please join us on October 24th from 10 am to 2 pm. Stop by the Lincoln Police Department at 770 7th Street, Lincoln, CA 95648. Use our easy, anonymous drive-through process where you can remain in your vehicle and hand off any acceptable items to law enforcement officers / staff while passing through the police department parking lot. Signs and process will available on site should anyone have any questions.  
ACCEPTABLE:
  • Prescription
  • Non-prescription (over the counter)
  • Veterinary Medications
  • Vaping devices, (Batteries must be removed
UNACCEPTABLE:
  • No Sharps or lancets
  • No medical waste
  • No illicit substances including marijuana
If your unable to make to this event please check the links below to find a free year-around drop-off site  and convenient free main-in options. Call 211 or visit: Medtakebackcalifornia.org & Sharpstakebackcalifornia.org