Vapes / lithium batteries must NOT be placed in any of your kerbside collection bins. There is a very serious risk of the batteries exploding and causing fires.
Judkins Recycling Centre in Nuneaton has a dedicated container for vapes, or they can be returned through take-back schemes with the vape retailer.
West Midlands Fire Service recommend using the Recycle Your Electricals website to identify safe battery disposal locations near you.
West Midlands Fire Service also offers advice with their 'Fast.Fierce.Fatal' Campaign.
NEVER put vapes, batteries or electricals in any of your kerbside bins.
Any store that sells vapes or batteries should offer an in-store recycling container. Please tape up both ends of lithium batteries to help prevent fire.
Keep our bin crews and operatives safe.
The effects of incorrect disposal can be catastrophic as seen below.