A toxic, plastic problem: E cigarette waste and the environment 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 Disposable Vapes Ban Highlights Urgent Need for Safe Recycling Disposable vapes are creating piles of electronic waste We would like to remind residents that disposable vapes must never be thrown in household bins. Last week a load caught fire in one our waste trucks and, thanks to our quick thinking