Amnesty bin

Amnesty bins have been used for various items, including drugs, weapons, fruit, invasive species, and animals.

[3] One London dance venue required patrons to place any illegal drugs they possessed into an amnesty bin as of 1999[update].

[4] To prevent certain pests and diseases from entering areas within the country, amnesty bins are used in Australia as part of the Fruit Fly Exclusion Zone (FFEZ).

[5] In New Zealand airports, amnesty bins coupled with signage about the fines for bringing in invasive species are used to help preserve the biosecurity of the isolated country.

[10] At airports in Hawaii, amnesty bins are provided for agricultural reasons, intended to prevent the introduction of invasive plants and animals.

Arriving passengers, who have already filled out agricultural declaration forms, can place prohibited items in the bins without risking consequences.

A small ball python being held in a person's hands
A small ball python , about the size of the one found in a Honolulu amnesty bin