Electronics
Vapes
vapes, disposable vapes, e-cigarettes, vape pens, e-cigs
Can you recycle?
Sometimes
Sometimes — never bin a vape. It contains a lithium battery and must go to an e-waste or battery recycling drop-off.
How to prepare
1. Keep the vape intact — don't try to open it. 2. Store used vapes safely away from heat. 3. Take them to a vape, battery, or e-waste collection point, often found in supermarkets and vape shops. 4. Never put them in general waste or curbside recycling.
Common mistakes
Throwing vapes in general waste or recycling, where the battery causes fires. Trying to take the device apart. Assuming 'disposable' means bin-safe — it doesn't.
What happens after you recycle it?
Recycled vapes have their lithium batteries recovered for new battery production, and their metal and plastic parts are reprocessed.
Drop-off guidance
Vapes go to battery and e-waste recycling points, and many vape shops, supermarkets, and electronics retailers now have dedicated vape collection bins under take-back rules.
FAQs
Can I recycle a vape?
Yes, as e-waste — never in the bin. Vapes contain lithium batteries and must go to a vape, battery, or e-waste drop-off.
Where can I recycle a vape near me?
Use the lookup above to find vape, battery, and e-waste collection points near you, including in many shops.
Is it free to recycle a vape?
Yes. Vape and battery drop-off points are free to use.
Can I get paid to recycle a vape?
No, but some vape shops run reward or discount schemes for returning used devices.
