MINNESOTA, USA — National Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, where law enforcement will collect unwanted prescription medications at collection sites. But there has been a lot concern about vaping illnesses and deaths, so the Drug Enforcement Administration is adding vaping devices to the list of what it's collecting.
According to the CDC, 34 people have died from vaping-related lung injuries. Three of those deaths were in Minnesota, and more than 1,600 people have been injured nationwide. No single ingredient has been linked to these illnesses and deaths, but the CDC says most who got sick used vaping products with THC in them.
We've gathered a list of drop-off locations connected to law enforcement and city offices. This list does not include pharmacies or hospitals with collection facilities that may be available year-round.
One thing to note, the DEA cannot accept vaping devices containing lithium ion batteries. If batteries cannot be removed prior to drop-off, you can find a store that recycles them.