Did you know most vapes contain hidden lithium batteries? When these end up in general waste, they can get crushed and cause fires at home or at recycling centres With the Don't bin that vape! The battery in a vape is a serious fire risk if it ends up in bin lorries or waste facilities when crushed or damaged it can Millions of vapes and pods are still being thrown away every week in the UK. When vapes and pods are binned, their hidden lithium batteries can be crushed in bin lorries and Guide to Recycling Disposable Vapes More than a million vapes a day in UK thrown away, says research Vaping The Guardian