Special Waste Drop off Sites North Lanarkshire Residents Warned Of Risks Of Throwing Away Single use Dispose Of Vape Cartridges 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 More than 25,000 vapes swept from Aberdeenshire roads and drains every month Vape Waste SBEAP 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 Disposable vapes contribute to nearly $10 billion of 'invisible' e waste every year News Chemistry World