How to Recycle a Disposable Vape: A Guide to Proper Waste Management SMOKO E Cigarettes Vape Waste 2 Every Vape You Recycle Prevents a Fire. Despite the ban on disposable vapes introduced last June, it's estimated that over 2 million are still being purchased every week in the UK. Each Myth: It's just one vape, the bin is fine. Fact: Every disposable vape contains a battery and electronics that can leak hazardous substances and spark fires if dumped with general waste. With Disposable Vapes Environmental Impact: A Growing Concern and the Road to Regulation Ecigator More than 25,000 vapes swept from Aberdeenshire roads and drains every month