Do you have unwanted, unused, or expired medications at home? The Lancaster Township Police Department is proud to NOW serve as a permanent drop-off location for safe medication disposal.

📍 Location: 1250 Maple Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603
📞 Questions? Call us at (717) 892-5873

How to Prepare Your Items for Disposal:

✅ Place medications in their original bottle, a sealed container, or a zip-lock bag
✅ Remove or mark out personal information with a permanent marker
Accepted Items (per DEA guidelines):

✔️ Over-the-counter medications
✔️ Prescription medications
✔️ Prescription patches & ointments
✔️ Vitamins
✔️ Pet medicines

🚫 Items NOT Accepted:

❌ Hydrogen peroxide
❌ Aerosols or compressed cylinders (e.g., inhalers)
❌ Iodine-containing medications
❌ Thermometers
❌ Alcohol & illicit drugs
❌ Hypodermic needles

This program is intended for individual community members only. Medical offices, pharmacies, and other DEA registrants must follow federal disposal protocols.
Let’s work together to keep our homes and community safe.

Proper disposal prevents misuse, protects the environment, and supports public health.