VapeDrop UK Disposable Vape Recycling Scheme Recover Dispose of Properly! Vape Pens and E Cigarettes use rechargeable batteries also known as lithium ion batteries. They MUST be disposed of properly. Throwing them away in your trash or recycling can cause Happy Earth Day, Vermont! A PACE study conducted last year shows that there's some confusion when it comes to the right way of disposing vapes. The truth? They're considered Household Hazardous Waste ( Just because you throw it away, does not mean it disappears Batteries are some of the smallest items we still receive in both trash and recycling truck when they shouldn't even be