UK public warned after huge rise in fires caused by binned batteries Lithium ion batteries The Guardian Household Batteries and Vapes City of Doncaster Council How to Throw Away Disposable Vapes: What You Need to Know Vapeteach Did you know your disposable vape is classified as e waste? Tossing it in household bins can cause long lasting harm in the environment, but recycling it only takes seconds. Just hand it Batteries and items containing batteries including reusable vapes are a fire risk and should NOT be placed in any litter or household bin Shops who sell these items should