Vapes are litter! The nicotine in e liquids, as well as the heavy metals in vape batteries, are hazardous wastes that can leach into public waterways and harm our sensitive river species. Vape Two vapes thrown away every second A shocking five million disposable vapes are thrown away each week. Why is this a problem? The small batteries that power the vapes can cause fires, especially when they get into the Can You Throw Away Disposable Vapes LOST MARY Five million vapes thrown away a week, campaign group says The Independent