How should we dispose of our disposable vapes? How to Dispose of Vapes Responsibly Before and After the Ban Article blu Disposable vapes, which make up the majority of e cigarette sales in the US, are a significant pollution concern as nearly half a million vapes are thrown away every day. It comes as Nicotine vape devices are now accepted for safe disposal at the @Iowa City Landfill & Recycling Center's Hazardous Material Collection Facility. Vape devices contain toxic nicotine and lithium ion batteries. Improper disposal of Disposable vape waste quadruples to 5 million per week