How should we dispose of our disposable vapes? Did you know your disposable vape is classified as e waste? Tossing it in household bins can cause long lasting harm in the environment, but recycling it only takes seconds. Just hand it UK public warned after huge rise in fires caused by binned batteries Lithium ion batteries The Guardian Recycling and Disposing of E Cigarette Batteries Vape Blog Batteries and items containing batteries including reusable vapes are a fire risk and should NOT be placed in any litter or household bin Shops who sell these items should