As of August 1, 2024, the Lincoln City Police Department will be removing the drug take-back kiosk, also known as the “safe medication disposal box” or the “drug drop off.” It is no longer practical for the Lincoln City Police Department to operate and maintain the kiosk at our current location. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We understand that his may create a hardship for the citizens of Lincoln City and, in an effort to alleviate concerns, we would like to provide our citizens with other options in the area:
https://medtakebackoregon.org/ provides citizens with a list of local secure disposal or drop-off locations. These locations can be located on their website.
This program also provides a mail-back option, and mail-back supplies can be ordered via phone at (844) 4-TAKE-BACK or (844) 482-5322, or on their website at https://med-project.org/locations/oregon/mail-back-services/
The Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital pharmacy (located at 3043 NE 28th Street in Lincoln City) also provides drug take-back services. Citizens may bring their expired or no-longer-needed medications to the front desk during business hours (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) and inquire at the front desk. The pharmacist on shift will be able to dispose of the medications.
Finally, North Lincoln Sanitary Service offers a medical waste service for used syringes. A one-gallon container can be purchased from their office (1726 SE Highway 101 in Lincoln City) for $10. Once the container is full, simply return it to their office and it will be disposed of. The cost for disposal is included in the purchase price.
The Lincoln City Police Department would like to remind everyone that drug take-back programs protect our beautiful Oregon waterways and open spaces by reducing drug levels in ground-water systems. By disposing of these drugs properly, and not flushing or throwing them away, we can make sure that the wildlife and our fellow humans aren’t inadvertently exposed to drug residue.
We appreciate your understanding as we remove this kiosk from our department.
Submitted By: Lieutenant Jeffrey Winn