County council issues advice on disposing of vapes as ban looms The Bromsgrove Standard Vapes don't just end up as waste, they're becoming a serious safety risk. This graphic shows the reality behind the growing vape problem in the UK: 1,200 fires linked to UK public warned after huge rise in fires caused by binned batteries Lithium ion batteries The Guardian Did you know that vapes even single use vapes have flammable batteries in them? These batteries can catch fire in recycling containers and collection vehicles and must be disposed of