Disposable Vape Recycling Scheme According to Material Focus, more than 6 million vapes and vape pods are still thrown away in the UK each week despite a ban on single use vapes last year. Vapes Vapes containing batteries should never be put in your household rubbish or recycling bin Vapes (e cigarettes) contain batteries which can cause fires if placed in any of your household bins and Vape Batteries: Care and Recycling Explained