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Vapes, Disposable Vape

Vapes, disposable vapes, and other e-cigarette cannot be recycled and should also not be thrown away in regular trash. These products are complex, made up of multiple materials and hazards, and do not have a single effective end-of-life disposal method. Due to their lithium batteries, these items are classified as hazardous waste in most jurisdictions; however, they are NOT accepted at Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site.

Recycle Right!

Do not put vapes in your curbside recycling cart. Although small, the lithium-ion batteries inside vapes are chemically identical to those found in laptops or power tools. If crushed, punctured, or shredded during the recycling process, these batteries can cause fires, damage equipment, and create unsafe conditions for workers. 

Read more about the dangers of disposable vapes in the waste stream and what we believe the solution is for disposing of these devices: The Local Reality of Disposable Vapes on the ground.

Choose Zero Waste!

Aim to reduce the number of battery-powered devices you use. Avoid single-use or disposable vapes and consider switching to a rechargeable vape.