Every Vape You Recycle Prevents a Fire. Despite the ban on disposable vapes introduced last June, it's estimated that over 2 million are still being purchased every week in the UK. Each Lithium batteries used in vapes and e cigarettes can cause fires in waste or recycling wagons. Please do not place vapes or e cigarettes in your rubbish or recycling at home. Take them to vape and 3 lithium ion 18650 batteries. isolated on white background. vape shop concept Stock Photo Alamy How UK vaping laws compare to the rest of the world