The Ultimate Guide: How to Dispose of Vapes Responsibly HV Most young users put disposable e cigarettes in trash, creating huge streams of toxic and hazardous waste, as companies fail to take responsibility ICYMI: Vape Waste 2 is out. Since our first report in 2022, we've seen an increase in disposable vape waste. More are being thrown away each second, and now that they Americans throw out 5 disposable vapes every second! That's over 379,600 lbs of toxic waste a month! This Earth Day, protect the environment and your health. Don't give vape and tobacco companies