Meth-lab litter
Common roadside trash or the remnants of a methamphetamine lab? News reports from across the country show it’s important to be knowledgeable about what meth-lab litter looks like. Litter discarded from meth labs can be found along highways, under bridges and in other unexpected places, such as wooded areas and abandoned cars. Meth-lab litter is potentially toxic and should never be picked up or smelled.
Some common methamphetamine-lab waste items include:
- Empty packages of cold/allergy medicine
- Containers attached to tubing (usually with duct tape)
- Unused matches without the striker plate
- Kitty litter bags
- Propane tanks, coolers or thermoses that smell of ammonia
- Empty chemical containers such as alcohol, antifreeze, acetone, drain cleaner and starter fluid
- Gas cans
- Turkey basting wands
- Pyrex or glass containers with remnants of dried chemicals
- Rags with yellow and/or red stains
- Funnels, hosing and clamps
If you suspect that you’ve come across meth-lab litter, move away from the area and call 911. Do not smell any of the waste items, and do not open any coolers or other containers.
Source: Meth Destroys
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