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 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 Vape Batteries: Care and Recycling Explained How should we dispose of our disposable vapes? BBC News