Concerns grow over disposable vapes entering Gainesville’s waste system

There are new concerns in Gainesville about disposable vapes entering the waste system. Research reveals that many disposable vapes are casually thrown away, leaving people unaware of the hidden dangers that could lie in their trash. If crushed during disposal, these vapes could cause major issues.

WUFT reporter Eva Garcia has been looking into the precautions Alachua County Hazardous Waste officials are taking.