Vapes, lithium batteries, or electrical items must NOT be placed in any of your kerbside collection bins. There is a very serious risk of the batteries exploding and causing fires.
- Tape up both ends of lithium batteries to help prevent fire
Recycle vapes and batteries
- Judkins Recycling Centre in Nuneaton has a dedicated container for vapes
- Any store that sells vapes or batteries should offer an in-store recycling container
- Returned through take-back schemes with the vape retailer
- Check the Recycle Your Electricals website to identify safe disposal locations near you
Keep everyone safe
West Midlands Fire Service also offers advice with their Fast.Fierce.Fatal campaign.
Keep our bin crews and operatives safe. The effects of incorrect disposal can be catastrophic as seen in this video.