Vapes

All vapes and e-cigarettes contain batteries and must not be put in any general waste bin or mixed with other waste, as they contain toxic and corrosive materials and can cause fires.

Reusable vape machines

Includes vape machines, batteries, and chemicals.

Can be recycled:

• At your local recycling and household waste site in the small waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling bin.

Before you dispose:

• Make sure you remove any chemicals first and dispose of according to the manufacturer’s guidance.

Disposable vapes

Can be recycled:

• At some local vape shops in a dedicated bin.
• At your local recycling and household waste site in the small waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling bin.

Before you dispose:

• Remove the battery if you can, and recycle the battery at a dedicated battery bin at your local supermarket or Recycling and Household Waste Site. Dispose of the remainder in the small waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling bin.

Make sure the vape unit is finished before recycling.